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serendipity Synonyms

Another word for serendipity

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• noun (Context 1)

The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; the faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.

Usage Example

"The discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming is one of the most famous examples of happy accident in modern science."

Strongest
happy accident
Strong
stroke of luck
good fortune
fluke
good luck
godsend
windfall
providence

Opposites of serendipity

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

misfortune
bad luck
mishap
misadventure
calamity
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• Nearby Words

serenader
serendipitous
serendipitously
serendipity
serene
serenely
serenity

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