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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
the billionaire's huge mansion must have cost a fortune
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
it was his fortune that he should wander in the wilderness before becoming king
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as in luck
success that is partly the result of chance
in a streak of good fortune, she won the lottery twice that year
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the family fortune is mostly in rare paintings and real estate
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Recent Examples of fortune
These are people just outside the top set but still deeply involved in the industries, trends and politics that shape its fortunes and regularly attend the meetings.
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Radu Magdin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Much of the commentary around this stunning reversal of economic fortune focuses on Trump’s tariff proposals.
—Josh Bivens, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the next three years, Hauser was on a half-dozen episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, portraying J. Jay Jones, a bounty hunter who worked with Luke Perry's character Dylan to get back the fortune that had been stolen from him.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
However, the party’s fortunes in the polls have since improved amid a trade war with the United States.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Radu Magdin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Much of the commentary around this stunning reversal of economic fortune focuses on Trump’s tariff proposals.
—Josh Bivens, TIME, 20 Mar. 2025
Over the next three years, Hauser was on a half-dozen episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210, portraying J. Jay Jones, a bounty hunter who worked with Luke Perry's character Dylan to get back the fortune that had been stolen from him.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
However, the party’s fortunes in the polls have since improved amid a trade war with the United States.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Samsung’s Practical Tablet Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablets in the near future, as the flurry of leaks suggests.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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With testing in the near future, Lee is optimistic about the potential of her work.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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No discounts, rebates or bundle deals have been announced there.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many times, these bundle packages include items such as grilling tools or even a barbecue apron.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Your Legacy Starts Today The time to take control of your financial destiny is now.—
Sharon Olson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Elon Musk proclaims 'the entire destiny of humanity' rests on Wisconsin court election GOP jitters?—
Daniel Wiessner,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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In a state with a significant shortage of primary care providers, that meant many low-income residents who use Planned Parenthood for their health care would be out of luck.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
2 Apr. 2025
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Such as participating in games that required social skills mixed in with ingenuity, sprinkled with a dose of luck.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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Peer learning and mentorship can provide insights into best practices for wealth accumulation.—
Meredith Moore,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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For decades, real estate has been heralded as the gold standard of wealth building in the Black community.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
3 Apr. 2025
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Cast members with particularly essential storylines had more time to embrace their characters’ inevitable fate, while others were left in the dark about what was coming next.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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After a string of underperforming titles — and a rumor mill that has been churning since the top of the year about De Luca and Abdy’s fate at Warners — Minecraft is the type of win that should silence critics.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article Outside of the typical deviled eggs, carrot cake and piles of candy known to come with Easter, San Diego’s restaurants have more to offer.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Mar. 2025
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She was found days later beneath a pile of brush at a property in St. Cloud.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Such efforts can help strengthen the protection of digital assets and customer data while addressing the evolving demands of API security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Data protection of organizations’ digital assets and consumer information is one of the critical areas where such collaboration is essential, especially as consumers place more emphasis on their personal data security.—
Michael Nicosia,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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