destiny

noun

des·ti·ny ˈde-stə-nē How to pronounce destiny (audio)

plural destinies

: something to which a person or thing is destined : fortune

wants to control his own destiny

: a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency

felt that destiny would determine their future

Example Sentences

They believed it was their destiny to be together. motivated by a sense of destiny

Recent Examples on the Web Chris also added that acting seemed part of his destiny, following in his father's footsteps.

Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Because Emirates has so many A380s, the destiny of the plane will largely rest in its hands.

Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 11 July 2022 Stalin genuinely believed the entire destiny of man was communism.

Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022 Choosing is the destiny of human beings, from which we will never be rescued.

Damon Linker, The Week, 4 Oct. 2021 The destiny of our people must be to hold high the banner of freedom for all men everywhere.

Erin Sood, Dallas News, 1 July 2021 Fifteen independent states emerged from the ruins of the USSR, each with its own destiny.

Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 Thus Nell fulfilled her female destiny, but did not escape her boredom.

Jeanine Basinger, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Like many colored women intent on arranging their destiny, Baker subjected her origin story to copious revisions.

Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

destiny

noun

as in fate

a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand I just knew that it wasn't my destiny to end up in a dead-end job

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Some common synonyms of destiny are doom, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.

the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world

The synonyms doom and destiny are sometimes interchangeable, but doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.

if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain

While the synonyms fate and destiny are close in meaning, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.

the fate of the submarine is unknown

Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.

it was her lot to die childless

The words portion and destiny are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.

remorse was his daily portion

单词	destiny
释义	destiny noun des·ti·ny ˈde-stə-nē plural destinies 1 : something to which a person or thing is destined : fortune wants to control his own destiny 2 : a predetermined course of events often held to be an irresistible power or agency felt that destiny would determine their future Synonyms circumstance doom fate fortune kismet lot portion See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences They believed it was their destiny to be together. motivated by a sense of destiny Recent Examples on the Web Chris also added that acting seemed part of his destiny, following in his father's footsteps. Benjamin Vanhoose, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 Because Emirates has so many A380s, the destiny of the plane will largely rest in its hands. Jacopo Prisco, CNN, 11 July 2022 Stalin genuinely believed the entire destiny of man was communism. Michael Brendan Dougherty, National Review, 6 Apr. 2022 Choosing is the destiny of human beings, from which we will never be rescued. Damon Linker, The Week, 4 Oct. 2021 The destiny of our people must be to hold high the banner of freedom for all men everywhere. Erin Sood, Dallas News, 1 July 2021 Fifteen independent states emerged from the ruins of the USSR, each with its own destiny. Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2022 Thus Nell fulfilled her female destiny, but did not escape her boredom. Jeanine Basinger, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 Like many colored women intent on arranging their destiny, Baker subjected her origin story to copious revisions. Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English destinee, from Anglo-French, from feminine of destiné, past participle of destiner — see destine First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing destiny manifest destiny manifest destiny Kids Definition destiny noun des·ti·ny ˈde-stə-nē plural destinies 1 : what happens to someone or something in the future You can decide your own destiny. 2 : the course of events believed to be controlled by a superhuman power 3 : a power that is believed to control the future destiny noun as in fate a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand I just knew that it wasn't my destiny to end up in a dead-end job Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fate fortune luck doom circumstance chance kismet accident portion hazard outcome predestination happenstance hap lot effect development happenchance result casualty issue consequence aftermath sequel sequence resultant upshot outgrowth fruit conclusion aftereffect Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of destiny are doom, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end. the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world The synonyms doom and destiny are sometimes interchangeable, but doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate. if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain While the synonyms fate and destiny are close in meaning, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome. the fate of the submarine is unknown Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance. it was her lot to die childless The words portion and destiny are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil. remorse was his daily portion
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destiny

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