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as in bundle
a very large amount of money
the billionaire's huge mansion must have cost a fortune
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
it was his fortune that he should wander in the wilderness before becoming king
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as in luck
success that is partly the result of chance
in a streak of good fortune, she won the lottery twice that year
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as in wealth
the total of one's money and property
the family fortune is mostly in rare paintings and real estate
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Recent Examples of fortune
Starbucks With sales shrinking in its biggest markets, Starbucks poached Chipotle Mexican Grill star CEO Brian Niccol to turn around the coffee chain’s fortunes, replacing Laxman Narasimhan.
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
This might be a relatively modest episode in narrative terms, in that no one gets stabbed or gives birth or discovers a secret fortune stashed in a wall of tomato cans.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
The series capitalizes on the tension of making or losing fortunes overnight, showcasing life-or-death moments on oil rigs and the cutthroat nature of business dealings.
—Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Huang has almost all of his fortune tied up in a 3.5% stake in Nvidia stock, and briefly vaulted into the world’s top 10 richest in October after shares rose to a new all-time high of almost $144.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
This might be a relatively modest episode in narrative terms, in that no one gets stabbed or gives birth or discovers a secret fortune stashed in a wall of tomato cans.
—Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
The series capitalizes on the tension of making or losing fortunes overnight, showcasing life-or-death moments on oil rigs and the cutthroat nature of business dealings.
—Jay R. Young, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Huang has almost all of his fortune tied up in a 3.5% stake in Nvidia stock, and briefly vaulted into the world’s top 10 richest in October after shares rose to a new all-time high of almost $144.
—Lindsey Choo, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortune
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Still, that may not be enough for some renters to start a home search in the near future.Samantha Delouya, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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The goal is to add at least another 15 to 20 stores a year for the foreseeable future.Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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What if there was a bundle that featured all three services?Alex Sherman, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Hulu also offers three bundles: Duo Basic for $10.99 per month, which includes Hulu (With Ads) and Disney Plus (With Ads); Trio Basic for $16.99, which includes Hulu (with Ads), Disney Plus (with Ads), and ESPN Plus.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 20 Dec. 2024
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Mufasa's story is familiar — a nobody who possesses natural skills and instincts who rises to every occasion and is revealed as a leader despite not believing in himself or his destiny, willing to let others overshadow him.Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 17 Dec. 2024
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And when Hawke, a golden-eyed guard honor-bound to ensure her Ascension, enters her life, destiny and duty become tangled with desire and need.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2024
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Joe Williams brings a wealth of experience to Alpha Prime Racing, having served in various esteemed roles throughout his NASCAR career.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
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Jim Walton Source of wealth: Walmart Net worth: $111.3 bil (+$44.5 bil) 9.Connor Greene, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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The fate of those who were moved to home confinement during the pandemic, when covid was spreading rapidly through jails and prisons, has been of particular concern to activists in recent weeks.Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a strange twist of fate, the transfer to Leicester went through on the Monday in August when head coach Ange Postecoglou and his Spurs side arrived at King Power Stadium for the two clubs’ opening game of the season, which ended in a 1-1 draw.Rob Tanner, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Large numbers of new people coming into the home and descending on piles of food and Christmas decorations easily trigger anxious dogs − and worst-case scenario, someone could get bit or your dog could eat something dangerous.Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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Decked out in glittery gold flowers and yellow lights, the trees are surrounded by piles of new and unwrapped toys.Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 19 Dec. 2024
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Houston has been linked to numerous names throughout the season given the team’s war chest of trade assets and obvious needs.Rahat Huq, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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This protection can also alert you to phishing emails and ransomware scams, keeping your personal information and digital assets safe.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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