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
Another serendipitous moment happens just before the pick, when someone separate from the group walks by in a Lamar Jackson jersey, grabbing the #8 proudly and raising a fist in the air – a gesture met with lively cheers.
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Potassium chloride then comes into the picture as a seemingly serendipitous alternative to your typical sodium chloride.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Of course, no story with this amount of serendipitous coincidence could exist without someone offering a different takeaway.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
Ars Video The discovery of the bone collector species was serendipitous.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Billie Melissa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
Potassium chloride then comes into the picture as a seemingly serendipitous alternative to your typical sodium chloride.
—Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
Of course, no story with this amount of serendipitous coincidence could exist without someone offering a different takeaway.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 21 Feb. 2025
Ars Video The discovery of the bone collector species was serendipitous.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
Adjective
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This isn't coincidental—up to 35% of entrepreneurs identify as dyslexic, compared to just 10% of the general population.—
Megan Bruneau,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Jason Lipshutz: The timing is coincidental, but the hard rock world has been starving for new superstars for years, and bands like Sleep Token and Ghost are filling the void.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The coroner found that no foul play was involved, and that his death was accidental.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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The accidental shooting unfolded on Wednesday inside an apartment in northeast D.C., located on 1700 block of Benning Road.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below!—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The script is lean enough that there really isn’t room for narrative flubs besides one breakdown that’s a bit too convenient.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Ease and accessibility are also inhibitors for many, with 71 percent of survey-takers saying shopping based on values is sometimes or usually less convenient.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Duties include overseeing completion of work products from various teams, along with ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Officials have advised that Americans should review advisories frequently and consider enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) for timely safety updates while in Jamaica or neighboring countries.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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This plant is especially happy when growing in a hanging basket so that its stems can drape over the sides.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Liesl, for her part, is not happy to be summoned out of the blue after six years of no contact.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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At the opportune moment, Kinsey releases a thundering 12,000 pounds of water.—
Peter Passi,
Twin Cities,
17 May 2025
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Another perspective is that the district seized a politically opportune moment to stop a boondoggle that had little benefit for the students it’s meant to serve.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Deshaun Watson is on the roster, but he is not expected to play again for the Browns barring a major unforeseen change.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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While its debt management is robust, the company's lower cash reserves suggest less flexibility for immediate strategic maneuvers or cushioning against unforeseen market shifts.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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