serendipitous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Vonnegut’s openness to serendipitous in-person encounters is exactly the spirit that Nicholas Epley hopes to summon with “A Little More Social,” a cheerful, data-supported apologia for conversation and conviviality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
"It was kind of serendipitous that this was even happening," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Sure enough, strange serendipitous moments started happening for Small.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026
"This is a great example of a serendipitous discovery, something we didn't expect to find but that will give us a new window into understanding planet-star relationships," Bouma concluded.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 27, 2026
It was serendipitous when writer Thomas Keneally walked into the luggage store that the Pages owned in Beverly Hills and became fascinated by the story Mr. Page told him.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
Vocabulary lists containing serendipitous
This Week in Words: July 14 - 20, 2018
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Hidden Figures
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Right on Time
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
