as in coincidental
happening because of good luck or chance
After not seeing each other for ten years, we had a serendipitous reunion on the street one day.
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Recent Examples of serendipitous
That was very unexpected and serendipitous.
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While not exactly scientific, the phrase has become shorthand online for the surprising and often serendipitous ways in which felines enter people’s lives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In perhaps a bit of serendipitous timing, Artemis 2 is also launching during the April full moon.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Anything that benefits America or its people is purely serendipitous.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Arushi Jacob, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
While not exactly scientific, the phrase has become shorthand online for the surprising and often serendipitous ways in which felines enter people’s lives.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
In perhaps a bit of serendipitous timing, Artemis 2 is also launching during the April full moon.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Anything that benefits America or its people is purely serendipitous.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for serendipitous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for serendipitous
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Prosecutors analyzed the deaths and argued that the two similar deaths couldn't be coincidental.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
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The choice to put his face on a $250 bill wasn’t coincidental, with the number commemorating the United States’s 250th birthday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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Forensic investigators will determine whether the shooting was on purpose or accidental, police said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
6 May 2026
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Red Sox interim manager Chad Tracy didn't buy the scene as accidental.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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An unexpected new burst of infamy arrived in 2011, when the motto appeared at SlutWalk NYC, a feminist protest, on a sign held by a protester—a white woman, as far as anyone could tell.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In another unexpected turn of events, meme stock GameStop made a bid to fully acquire e-commerce platform eBay.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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The scenic drive begins in the town of Olancha, a starting point that will be convenient when driving from Los Angeles.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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The lobby-level Red Owl Tavern is a convenient place for a meal at any time of the day (room service is also available 24/7).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 May 2026
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In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Amid his slow offensive start, Ohtani’s swing has become pull-happy.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
5 May 2026
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And right now, Vahmistrovs is happy to help in leading the outfield’s resurgence.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 May 2026
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Quarterback luck — losing enough games to get a high draft slot at an opportune time — matters a lot in the NFL because the position is so difficult to evaluate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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While the amount of equity to borrow from has risen, the costs of doing so have declined as well, making now an opportune time to leverage the equity under your roof.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Although an unforeseen event may have taken their lives, their bones were preserved for over 200 million years.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Banks must test full workflows and inter-agent interactions, where unforeseen risks emerge.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Serendipitous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/serendipitous. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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