Thesaurus results for HAPPENSTANCE

happenstance

noun

Definition of happenstance

as in coincidence

formal + literary something that happens by chance Our meeting was pure happenstance. We met each other by happenstance.

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Recent Examples of happenstance By happenstance, Staehle managed to capture a visual sequence of the planes hitting the towers, the towers collapsing, and on and on. — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026 Reaching the state of serenity isn’t just by happenstance, but the aftermath of resilience. — Ngozi Nwanji, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 If Felker’s appearance was by happenstance, Wynonna’s was by design. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2026 All that while also pivoting because of fan reaction, injuries and other happenstance. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for happenstance

Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenstance

Noun

The choice of wardrobe — and venue — is hard to read as a coincidence.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 3 Oct. 2026
This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincidence

Noun

With 12 one-score wins in the 2024 season, the Chiefs established an NFL record with 17 straight victories in such precarious circumstances.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event, police said.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026