as in coincidental
happening because of good luck or chance
After not seeing each other for ten years, we had a serendipitous reunion on the street one day.
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Recent Examples of serendipitous
After getting engaged in May 2020, the couple tied the knot in Boston on Oct. 2, 2021, nearly four years after their serendipitous Uber ride.
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Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The couple, together for 15 years, shares a serendipitous love story that’s intertwined with the legacy of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
To achieve this striking tone—the paradoxical way that actions seem serendipitous yet also comprehensively crafted—Akerman’s method is a sort of cinematic fishing.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
But years later, a serendipitous connection changed everything: Cindy Deily, Sephora’s VP of Skin, has a daughter who is an Emi Jay fan.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
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Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
The couple, together for 15 years, shares a serendipitous love story that’s intertwined with the legacy of the ESSENCE Festival of Culture.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Feb. 2025
To achieve this striking tone—the paradoxical way that actions seem serendipitous yet also comprehensively crafted—Akerman’s method is a sort of cinematic fishing.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Feb. 2025
But years later, a serendipitous connection changed everything: Cindy Deily, Sephora’s VP of Skin, has a daughter who is an Emi Jay fan.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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Purely coincidental, said Heat Executive Vice President and Chief Marking Officer Michael McCullough.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Jan. 2025
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The protagonist’s name and her obsession with anthropology likely aren’t coincidental.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cena later handed that watch over to Scott, who entered the fray and started unwinding on Rhodes; wrestling fans on social media are debating whether Scott made actual (and accidental) contact with the bloodied Rhodes, who seemed to genuinely wince after Scott’s punches.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mummification is the intentional or accidental preservation of a body after death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The taupe, brown, and various pinks make a stylish statement by reiterating classic patterns in an unexpected colorway.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Bachelor's hometown dates have become legendary for their mix of heartfelt moments and unexpected chaos.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Though juicing can be a convenient way to add more nutrients to your diet, no evidence supports that juicing alone slows down aging.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
7 Mar. 2025
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The system of doling out positions as a reward for loyalty also contributed to waste, as presidents and members of Congress alike saw creating offices in the federal government as a convenient method of clearing debts and favors owed to people.—
Yong Kwon / Made by History,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Knicks controlled the game, behind timely offense and defense.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Employee layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could impact the timely return of tax refunds and other services, experts have said.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dismukes was happy the Viking could persevere during a rough game in the teeth of the playoffs.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Celebrate and be happy with me, and forgive me for leaving you.—
Jawad Rizkallah,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Now is an opportune time for women to enter these fields.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The restaurant opened at an opportune time, catching the Austin real-estate boom and feeding a hunger for regionally distinct dishes.—
Rachel Monroe,
The New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This can be the result of ineffectiveness, or unforeseen safety concerns which leads to staggering financial losses for pharmaceutical companies.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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Collectors and dealers should work closely with customs brokers and legal advisors to ensure compliance and mitigate unforeseen costs.—
Matthew F. Erskine,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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