1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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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
Mel’s having less luck with both father figures in her life.
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
And as further evidence that luck was on her side, Zangerl also had a chance meeting with Honnold and his friend and fellow climber Tommy Caldwell in a café the day before the flash attempt.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The procedural, from CBC and The CW, follows down-on-his luck cop Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and con woman Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), who have no other option but to join forces.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s pretty darn incredible, and with luck, the ease and processes around buying and selling will only continue to improve.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
And as further evidence that luck was on her side, Zangerl also had a chance meeting with Honnold and his friend and fellow climber Tommy Caldwell in a café the day before the flash attempt.
—George Ramsay, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
The procedural, from CBC and The CW, follows down-on-his luck cop Cole Ellis (Giacomo Gianniotti) and con woman Max Mitchell (Vanessa Morgan), who have no other option but to join forces.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
That’s pretty darn incredible, and with luck, the ease and processes around buying and selling will only continue to improve.
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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From a distinctly American tradition that’s practically synonymous with the iconic ball drop (hint, hint), to European customs that are rich in symbolism, there’s something for every kind of celebrant hoping to inject their new year with a strong dose of good fortune.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Any new revenue-driving schemes will only float if fortunes improve on the pitch, otherwise his priorities will be questioned.Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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After all, this will be the pop star's last chance to cheer on Kelce before the playoffs.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
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There is a handy lesson there that applies to this circumstance.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The circumstances of the shooter's death weren't immediately clear, though Barnes noted that police did not fire their weapons.KC Baker, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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