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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Recent Examples of destiny
Now, the whispers around town are that this is a team of destiny, and, with every win, the noise gets louder.
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Voters in first-world countries are desperate for a sense of control over their own destinies in this new environment.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 May 2025
Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This week, Alphonse waxes poetic on his beloved New York Knicks, a potential team of destiny that brings to mind the past, present, and future of the city’s hip-hop scene.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
Voters in first-world countries are desperate for a sense of control over their own destinies in this new environment.
—The Editors, National Review, 17 May 2025
Since the world is tightly interconnected, controlling the digital destiny of your business is key to managing the risks of the ongoing digital transformation.
—Kevin Korte, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This week, Alphonse waxes poetic on his beloved New York Knicks, a potential team of destiny that brings to mind the past, present, and future of the city’s hip-hop scene.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for destiny
fate
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The episode then cut to black, meaning Ellie's fate will remain up in the air for a few years until Season 3 eventually rolls around.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
26 May 2025
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The girl must use her brother’s identity to escape death, avoid her fate and rise to power.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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“Destiny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/destiny. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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