Serendipity

usgb/ˌserənˈdɪpəti/
noun

The chance occurrence of events in a beneficial way.

Finding my lost car keys in the trash was pure serendipity
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  • pure serendipity
  • moments of serendipity
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Positive Outcome

Use 'serendipity' when good things happen unexpectedly, not for negative surprises.

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Getting the last ticket to the concert was serendipity.
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No Planning Involved

Serendipity involves luck without effort or planning, unlike when you work hard for a result.

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He met his business partner by serendipity at a café.
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Unexpected Discovery

'Serendipity' often refers to a discovery or encounter that’s both accidental and beneficial.

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The discovery of penicillin was a classic case of serendipity.
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