serendipities
Happy chance discoveries
Serendipities are fortunate discoveries made by accident—happy coincidences that lead somewhere worthwhile.
The plural suggests multiple instances of stumbling onto something good while looking for something else entirely: The research was full of serendipities that changed its direction.
The word carries a sense of lucky chance rewarding the observant.
Unplanned circumstance
- coincidenceUnplanned matching of events
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- epiphanySudden profound insight
- breakthroughSudden important advance
finding · revelation · windfall · treasure · unearthing · encounter · realization · illumination
Not anticipated beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spontaneousArising without external cause
- unintentionalNot done on purpose
inadvertent · accidental · random · unpredictable · quirk · anomaly · twist · marvel
Chance affecting outcomes
- kismetPreordained future outcome
- providenceDivine protective care
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
- boonHelpful benefit received
favor · destiny · fate · karma · auspice · godsend · gift · felicity
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
- blissPerfect, serene felicity
- elationIntense triumphant joy
- happinessJoyful emotional state
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
gratification · thrill · exhilaration · jubilation · glee · contentment · satisfaction · wonderment
Gathering for discussion
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- reunionGathering after separation
- networkingBuilding professional relationships
collaboration · friendship · romance · mentor · partnership
happenstance
Unplanned circumstance
- coincidenceUnplanned matching of events
- eurekaDiscovery triumph cry
- epiphanySudden profound insight
breakthrough · finding · revelation · windfall · treasure · unearthing · encounter · realization · illumination · insight
unexpected
Not anticipated beforehand
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unplannedNot arranged beforehand
- spontaneousArising without external cause
unintentional · inadvertent · accidental · random · unpredictable · quirk · anomaly · twist · marvel · wonder
luck
Chance affecting outcomes
- kismetPreordained future outcome
- providenceDivine protective care
- blessingPrayer seeking divine favor
boon · favor · destiny · fate · karma · auspice · godsend · gift · felicity · prosperity
delight
Intense pleasure or satisfaction
pleasure · gratification · thrill · exhilaration · jubilation · glee · contentment · satisfaction · wonderment · enchantment
meeting
Gathering for discussion
- encounterUnexpected meeting or confrontation
- introductionPreliminary section or presentation
- reunionGathering after separation
networking · collaboration · friendship · romance · mentor · partnership
serendipitiesmisfortunes
Instances of bad luck
calamities · disasters · tragedies · mishaps · catastrophes
serendipitiesinevitabilities
Events that must occur
certainties · foregone conclusions · sure things · known quantities