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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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However, a comment from President-elect Donald Trump paints a murky future for the platform.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Pounced on by an officer, handcuffed, and placed into the back of a cop car, the near future appeared bleak and cold.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 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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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 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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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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But are tweaked recipes enough to turn around the fate of vegan meats?Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
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The historical fantasy series My Lady Jane offers an alternative scenario where Jane (Emily Bader) avoids that fate with the help of her eventual husband, Lord Guilford Dudley (Edward Bluemel), and humans who can take animal form known as Ethians.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 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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Against another wall is a ceiling-high pile of sacks filled with white powder.Greg Myre, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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On one side, should Bitcoin's value soar, the company's assets rise dramatically as well, maybe resulting in long-term gains and a higher stock price.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The underperformance of Bitcoin could cause a significant devaluation of the company's assets, therefore affecting its balance sheet and maybe causing loss of investor confidence.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Fortune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortune. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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