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kismet

[kiz-met, kis-] / ˈkɪz mɛt, ˈkɪs- /


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They had mutual friends and he was a fan of hers, but when they met it felt like kismet.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 8, 2026

A similar sort of casting kismet struck with Frankenstein when Andrew Garfield’s schedule forced him out of the monster role nine weeks before shooting was set to begin.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 30, 2025

Of all the social media platforms, it holds the greatest promise of kismet.

From New York Times Feb. 1, 2024

Sides said the band’s “new bloom” happening alongside Bumbershoot’s rebirth is kismet.

From Seattle Times Sep. 1, 2023

“In eight months you’re going to be a grandmother! Turn kitni khush kismet ho.”

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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