twist of fate

NOUN

reversal of fortune

Synonyms

WEAK

wild card

Example Sentences

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Now, by a twist of fate, former officials are facing trial in the same place.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

"It was quite a mad twist of fate or luck that I had seen this advert and ended up in bobsleigh, so I don't know if bobsleigh found me or I found bobsleigh," she laughed.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

In a cruel twist of fate, Wilson’s victory was short-lived.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2025

Meanwhile, barring some simple twist of fate, I don’t have to think twice about including Chalamet among the likely lead actor nominees for the 2025 Oscars.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2024

Before hanging up, she told me that in a cruel twist of fate her mother had fallen gravely ill as well.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama