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Serendipity
seh-ren-DIP-uh-tee noun
A fortunate discovery made by chance.
Example
Finding the old letter in the bookshop felt like pure serendipity.
Use it when
Use serendipity for lucky discoveries that feel meaningful rather than merely random.
Etymology
Coined from The Three Princes of Serendip, a tale of accidental discoveries.
Memory cue
A surprising dip into chance that brings up something good.
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