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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

Example Sentences

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It’s also a powerful reminder about The Beatles’ remarkable good fortune in landing a contract with Martin’s Parlophone label back in 1962.

From Salon

However, Higgins, who is making a record-extending 32nd consecutive appearance at the Masters, rallied and benefited from some good fortune to get back to 5-4 and then force an 11th frame.

From BBC

Rockefeller didn’t build his fortune by finding more oil than anyone else.

From MarketWatch

In the meantime, fortunes will be made not just by tech companies, but by everyday workers who use AI to build products, writes Christopher Mims.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s get a move on. We’ve got fortunes to claim.”

From Literature

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.