kismet

Example Sentences

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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

“Never Too Late” is uninterested in being much more than a glorified Wikipedia page, but it strikes up a kismet conversation with the Elton John of right now.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

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

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

But I do know you’ll work your entire life to be worthy of all that kismet has given you.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon