Synonyms of happenstance

happenstance

noun

as in coincidence

formal + literary something that happens by chance

Our meeting was pure happenstance.

We met each other by happenstance.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coincidence
• circumstance
• accident
• occurrence
• incident
• occasion
• happenchance
• event
• affair
• fluke
• happening
• episode
• experience
• phenomenon
• hap
• time
• adventure
• thing
• freak
• page
• milestone
• landmark
• turning point
• co-occurrence
• emergency
• crisis
• milepost
• juncture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of happenstance

Scientists have uncovered the existence of a binary star system close to the black hole near the center of the Milky Way galaxy, confirming a hypothesis made by happenstance nearly a century ago, according to a paper published in Nature Communications on Wednesday. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024

Yet, because of the happenstance that Penny is white and Neely was black, Bragg decided that social justice demanded a scalp, regardless of what actual justice might say about the matter. —The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024

Darden’s said his first encounter with legendary actor and philanthropist was by mere happenstance, thanks a recommendation from his Hole in the Wall Gang Camp counselor. —Tim Lammers, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

The 16-minute video introduces elements of dance into the labors of everyday life, a subtle interruption of routine that heightens attention to happenstance. —Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 27 Sep. 2024