fortunately

adverb

Definition of fortunatelynext
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 The second-year quarterback fortunately cleared the protocol, returned to the game and threw a touchdown pass to rookie receiver Malachi Fields. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Even with these roadblocks, fortunately, a few simple planting practices can greatly reduce the risk. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 Chase Lackard, 20, is accused of firing the shots, which fortunately did not hit anyone. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortunately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortunately
  1. luckily
  2. thankfully
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  • And luckily, Amazon has a wide range of flattering flare jeans from brands like Levi’s and Free People, with prices starting at just $28.
    — Michelle Rostamian, PEOPLE, 24 Aug. 2026
  • But luckily, the rest of women’s soccer didn’t get the memo, because the last few weekends of domestic and international games have been nothing short of exhilarating.
    — Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of luckily
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  • The assailant was arrested, and thankfully, no one was injured.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • After yesterday's wild weather, Friday is thankfully a much quieter day.
    — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortunately. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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