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 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 But fortunately for you, there are no paparazzi or prying eyes, because these suites are designed as private enclaves, where you are hidden from the world while out on the open seas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 But fortunately for the Huskies, Butler shouldn’t be a major challenge. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortunately
Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026 And fortunately, Naomi has collaborated with Ryan several times over. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026 But fortunately for you, there are no paparazzi or prying eyes, because these suites are designed as private enclaves, where you are hidden from the world while out on the open seas. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026 But fortunately for the Huskies, Butler shouldn’t be a major challenge. —Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortunately
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The children scrambled for safety, and luckily, no one was hurt.— John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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But, luckily for Americans, the Japanese have so generously lent their cherry blossom trees to sister cities and exquisite gardens throughout the US.— Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Apr. 2026
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Alicia’s is Billy, Kelsey’s boyfriend’s is Bill, Rulla’s is Brian, Jo-Ellen’s is Gary, Liz’s is Gerry, Ashley’s is Jared, and thankfully Rosie’s is just Rich.— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2026
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Socialists like to spend money — lots of other people’s money, of course — and Mamdani has been hampered by the fiscal stewards of Albany who, thankfully for New York City, aren’t likely to allow his more egregious schemes that would only drive away more of the city’s crucial affluent class.— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
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“Fortunately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/fortunately. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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