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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
Nvidia’s fortunes have recovered since, as AI data center investment has continued at a strong pace, and the US company offered a solid forecast for the current quarter.
–With assistance from Jessica Sui, Winnie Hsu and Saritha Rai.
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Must conquering the world and amassing a fortune require exploiting everyone around him?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The economic and political aspirations of all EU leaders rely heavily on the bloc's own fortunes, even for those populist leaders like Orban who so often define themselves in opposition to the grand European project.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 May 2025
This was an exciting time to be reporting on Vodafone’s fortunes.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Must conquering the world and amassing a fortune require exploiting everyone around him?
—Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The economic and political aspirations of all EU leaders rely heavily on the bloc's own fortunes, even for those populist leaders like Orban who so often define themselves in opposition to the grand European project.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 29 May 2025
This was an exciting time to be reporting on Vodafone’s fortunes.
—Ian King, CNBC, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Cristiano Ronaldo Ronaldo’s future was already a question mark, with his contract at Saudi Arabia’s Al Nassr, who are not in the tournament, ending on June 30.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Its inventiveness is now its best insurance against an uncertain future.—
Nataliya Gumenyuk,
The Atlantic,
27 May 2025
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Dry skin and sun damage are two common problems as men age, and this TSA-friendly bundle includes salicylic acid face wash for clean skin, face cream with SPF15, retinol cream for pre-sleep moisturizing and eye cream.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Total North American subscribers were 19.6 million, down 330,000 from the prior quarter due to a linear TV carriage dispute in Canada that removed Starz from a bundle.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.—
Kevin Korte,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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This week, Alphonse waxes poetic on his beloved New York Knicks, a potential team of destiny that brings to mind the past, present, and future of the city’s hip-hop scene.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
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The lottery luck keeps coming for Southern California, which now boasts two of the four Powerball jackpot winners this year.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Figuring out the right price for goods has long been a moving target, that used to come down to best guesses and luck trying to perfectly match supply with demand.—
Kathleen Walch,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Estimates suggest that over $124 trillion is poised to change hands as Baby Boomers transfer their wealth to the next generation.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Bill Gates and Warren Buffett are also examples of how profit—and the influence and wealth that come with it—can be leveraged to improve not just a company or an industry, but the entire world.—
Alyson Shontell,
Fortune,
2 June 2025
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The episode then cut to black, meaning Ellie's fate will remain up in the air for a few years until Season 3 eventually rolls around.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
26 May 2025
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The girl must use her brother’s identity to escape death, avoid her fate and rise to power.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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Imagine spending $3,000 on Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card only to unbox a pile of backpacks instead.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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And another with Putin’s head on top of a pile of poop.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
29 May 2025
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In the complaint, Aaron asks that neither party be awarded alimony and that both parties' community assets and debts are in accordance with Nevada law.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The dots represented arts organizations, creative businesses, studios, galleries, performance venues, and cultural and historic assets.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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