serendipity

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The phenomenon of making an unplanned, fortunate discovery through a combination of unexpected circumstances and insightful recognition.

   “After I got here, in the first lockdown, my mum suddenly passed. It was the week of my final interview with the Mayor. It is serendipity that I am here when my dad really needs me.”

2. (countable, uncountable)An unsought, unintended or unexpected, but fortunate, discovery or learning experience that occurs by accident.

   “2007, Erin McKean, speech at TED Serendipity is when you find things you weren't looking for because finding what you are looking for is so damn difficult.”

3. (countable, uncountable)The occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.