as in luckily
by good fortune or luck
Fortunately, no one was hurt. Thanks for inviting me—fortunately, I have that day off.
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Recent Examples of fortunately
First, the two singers originally cast to play Carmen and Don José on Friday and Sunday were replaced in the past week (fortunately with two very good artists).
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Their words of caution were ignored (fortunately, in retrospect), and enterprising experimentalists embarked on a journey that would take nearly half a century, and the construction of three powerful colliders, to bear fruit.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The two pedestrian victims, ages 24 and 25, fortunately survived the crash.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
And fortunately, Naomi has collaborated with Ryan several times over.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
Their words of caution were ignored (fortunately, in retrospect), and enterprising experimentalists embarked on a journey that would take nearly half a century, and the construction of three powerful colliders, to bear fruit.
—Mariangela Lisanti, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
The two pedestrian victims, ages 24 and 25, fortunately survived the crash.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
And fortunately, Naomi has collaborated with Ryan several times over.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortunately
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Butler said that the kangaroo was luckily unharmed in the incident and safely returned to its home.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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The press was enthusiastic, and luckily the books managed to find an audience almost immediately.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With Steve Phelps thankfully removed earlier this year, this was the logical next step.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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No vicious prank call, either (thankfully).—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortunately. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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