Synonyms for

Fluke

Verb / flu:k / Another word for fluke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a stroke of luck or an unlikely coincidence

Synonyms & similar words

trematode flue trematodeworm goodluck goodfortune accident chance coincidence freak happenstance miracle serendipity fortuitousness luckiness godsend windfall

Example sentences

  1. It was a fluke that I found my missing sock under the couch.
  2. The team's victory was a fluke because they were playing against a weaker opponent.
  3. I didn't expect to win the raffle, it was just a fluke.
  4. The rain stopped just in time for our outdoor party, it was a real fluke.
  5. She met her long-lost friend by fluke at the coffee shop.

Quotes

  • 'I'm a very lucky guy. I'm very fortunate to have great friends, family, health, and I'm very fortunate to do what I love for a living. I'm a lucky fluke.' - Luke Bryan
  • 'What's the difference between a fluke and a professional? A professional can do it again.' - Robert Capon
  • 'I'm always fascinated by how people deal with something they didn't expect and how they move forward from it. If you're fluky, you can move on. If you're not, then every time it comes up, you're going to have the same reaction over and over again.' - Lesley Manville

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