serendipitous
adjective
ser·en·dip·i·tous
ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs 
: obtained or characterized by serendipity
serendipitous discoveries
serendipitously
adverb
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The timing is serendipitous for Johnson, whose comedic fast lane accelerated yet again last month when a YouTube clip of a recent tour stop went viral for his quick-witted take on loneliness among men.
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Feig elaborated on his inspiration, revealing a serendipitous connection to the film's opulent Italian setting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Yet, while these moments feel serendipitous, experts say instant connections don't always translate to long-term success.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Brown’s journey as a whiskey baker was both serendipitous and almost a step back in time.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Feig elaborated on his inspiration, revealing a serendipitous connection to the film's opulent Italian setting.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Yet, while these moments feel serendipitous, experts say instant connections don't always translate to long-term success.
—Darlin Tillery, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
Brown’s journey as a whiskey baker was both serendipitous and almost a step back in time.
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitous. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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