fortune
noun
position in life as determined by wealth.
fortunes
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pluralof fortune.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Not because they have a moral obligation to save the world, but because some of the biggest fortunes may be hiding in the problems they are ignoring.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
Martin’s fantasy world of Westeros in “House of the Dragon” is a particularly cruel place to be sensitive, whether to the declining fortunes of a kingdom or the machinations of the spirit world.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
With few job opportunities in the city, residents hope for a prized find to improve their fortunes and the region remains a prime destination for diamond hunters.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Despite the demands of the summer tour, it was a culture-building exercise for Alonso as he looks to help lift Chelsea's fortunes after their problems last season.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
People who have made fortunes from technology—Microsoft, PayPal, Amazon, and Google—are taking the vision that led to their successes and translating it into developing rockets and spaceships.
From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson
