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happenstance Synonyms

Another word for happenstance

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• noun (Context 1)

A coincidence or a circumstance that occurs purely by chance rather than by design.

Usage Example

"By pure coincidence, the two former classmates booked seats on the exact same flight to Tokyo."

Strongest
coincidence
chance
Strong
accident
fluke
serendipity
luck
fortuity

Opposites of happenstance

The opposite of happenstance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

design
intention
plan
premeditation
purpose
See all opposites of happenstance

• Nearby Words

haplessly
happen
happening
happenstance
happily
happiness
happy

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Happenstance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/happenstance
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