fortune

[fawr-chuhn] / ˈfɔr tʃən /

NOUN

wealth, possessions

Synonyms

STRONG

affluence capital estate inheritance opulence portion property prosperity resources riches substance treasure worth

WEAK

gold mine

Antonyms

STRONG

debt poverty

WEAK

hardship misfortune

NOUN

fate, lot in life

Synonyms

STRONG

Moirai accident break certainty chance circumstances contingency destiny doom expectation experience fluke fortuity hazard history karma kismet life luck luckiness portion providence star success

WEAK

fifty-fifty fighting chance fortunateness good break lucked into lucked out lucky break lucky hit roll of the dice run of luck streak of luck way the ball bounces way the cookie crumbles wheel of fortune

Antonyms

STRONG

assurance design misfortune plan reality surety

WEAK

hardship poverty

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At a time when many investors are wondering if the AI investment boom itself might be a bubble, software’s slump is a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change on Wall Street.

From The Wall Street Journal

With its Silicon Valley and entertainment fortunes, California has more billionaires than any other state, according to Altrata, a wealth-intelligence firm.

From The Wall Street Journal

The question for the club's hierarchy now is whether they should move quickly to put him out of his misery or give Frank the opportunity to turn Spurs' fortunes around.

From BBC

Then came a huge slice of fortune in a moment of sporting theatre.

From BBC

Ultimately, fortune fell on the side of Rachel, while James was sent packing.

From BBC

fortune

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