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fortune

[fawr-chuhn] / ˈfɔr tʃən /
NOUN
wealth, possessions
Synonyms
STRONG
affluence capital estate inheritance opulence portion property prosperity resources riches substance treasure worth
WEAK
gold mine
Antonyms
STRONG
debt poverty
WEAK
hardship misfortune
NOUN
fate, lot in life
Synonyms
STRONG
Moirai accident break certainty chance circumstances contingency destiny doom expectation experience fluke fortuity hazard history karma kismet life luck luckiness portion providence star success
WEAK
fifty-fifty fighting chance fortunateness good break lucked into lucked out lucky break lucky hit roll of the dice run of luck streak of luck way the ball bounces way the cookie crumbles wheel of fortune
Antonyms
STRONG
assurance design misfortune plan reality surety
WEAK
hardship poverty

Example Sentences

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He said writer Denis O'Neill had wanted "footballers doing the football" and he had had the "very good fortune" to take part alongside some famous names including Duvall.

From BBC

Miller could spend a significant amount of his own fortune in the race — as Caruso did against Bass in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

The UK is hoping to reverse its fortunes after struggling in the contest since in recent years.

From BBC

"My job and responsibility is to provide good stewardship... Good stewardship includes ensuring a proper transition at Hyatt", said Pritzker, the billionaire heir to the hotel chain's fortune.

From BBC

Over the years, he amassed a fortune in UnitedHealth stock, much of which he has sold, filings show.

From The Wall Street Journal

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