kismet

Example Sentences

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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

“It’s sort of a strange circle … There’s something kismet about the whole thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2025

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

From New York Times • Feb. 1, 2024

In her movies, she had a belief in kismet and destiny.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

Maybe it was kismet, but they spotted an elderly Iranian man dining with his son and decided to rope them into their kooky divorce plan.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi