as in fortunately
by good fortune or luck
Luckily, none of our dishes broke during the move.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
To Look Out For That might be the case, but luckily, the story doesn’t end there.
—Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
And luckily, viewers at home can get in on the fun.
—The View, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Families come in all shapes and sizes—and luckily, so do cruise ships.
—Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Luckily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luckily. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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