serendipitous

adjective

ser·​en·​dip·​i·​tous ˌser-ən-ˈdi-pə-təs How to pronounce serendipitous (audio)
: obtained or characterized by serendipity
serendipitous discoveries
serendipitously adverb

Examples of serendipitous in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The shift from conflict avoidance to candor is critical among them, but it's supported by other essential changes: from serendipitous relationships to purposeful team bond-building, from individual to team resilience, and from silos to alignment. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 The new mural is a 'serendipitous' collab of local artists Michael Thompson, a fine artist and muralist from central Kentucky, was one of six local artists who contributed to the piece, along with the Dye Brothers, Chase Melendez, Luke Lehenbaurer and Sonny Day. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2024 The pair landed a deal with Netflix to dramatize their serendipitous relationship. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024 Elsewhere in Spare, Harry shared the serendipitous way that his mother was connected to meeting Meghan. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for serendipitous 

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Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of serendipitous was in 1943

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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/serendipitous. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.

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