1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
Test your 2025 luck with these free-to-enter travel contests and sweepstakes.
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Bencic, who had been regaining the control that saw her joystick Gauff this way and that in the first set, couldn’t believe her luck.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Atwood argues that growing wealth inequality is eroding faith in the American dream—the idea that hard work and a bit of luck can lead to success and prosperity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Try your luck by running the 40-yard dash or vertical jumping, just like the prospects do at the NFL Scouting Combine.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
Bencic, who had been regaining the control that saw her joystick Gauff this way and that in the first set, couldn’t believe her luck.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Atwood argues that growing wealth inequality is eroding faith in the American dream—the idea that hard work and a bit of luck can lead to success and prosperity.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
Try your luck by running the 40-yard dash or vertical jumping, just like the prospects do at the NFL Scouting Combine.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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Then, abruptly, the Ravens’ fortunes, like Jackson’s reputation, were in Mark Andrews’ hands.—
Michael Silver,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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Meme coins can be used by scammers looking to make a quick fortune at the expense of unwary investors.—
Alan Suderman,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Jan. 2025
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And now that idea has its chance to come to life in a big way in Chicago.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Lakers have two more chances at home before beginning their annual Grammy road trip, hosting Washington on Tuesday before another rivalry game Thursday against the Celtics.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The theater’s return would be welcome, and a victory over circumstances.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite her current circumstances, the proud mother was able to make a rare public appearance last month to attend her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation in Florida.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2025
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Six years ago, Ari Nesher, the teenage son of Israeli director Avi Nesher, was killed in a hit-and-run accident, while riding an electric bicycle.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
20 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, property owners and government authorities failed to keep up with the desiccated brush that was an accident waiting to happen.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 26 Jan. 2025.
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