serendipity ser-uhn-DIP-i-tee noun WS #37

the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way; a pleasant surprise; the faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident

1. The serendipity of finding a rare book at a garage sale made the collector's entire weekend worthwhile.
2. Their meeting was a moment of serendipity that changed both of their lives in wonderful and unexpected ways.
3. Sometimes serendipity plays a bigger role in success than careful planning and deliberate effort.
4. It was pure serendipity that she met her future business partner while waiting for a delayed flight.
5. The scientist's greatest discovery came about through serendipity when a laboratory accident led to unexpected results.