You are the master of your own destiny.
Source: tatoeba (16186)
Destiny
/ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/
Synonyms for "destiny" (219 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (44)
Noun(5 words)
a better placeaccidentaccidentalityactuarial calculationadventitiousnessafterlifeafterworldallotmentallowanceapodosisappointed lotastral influencesastrologybeyondbig endbigger halfbitbitebook of fatebreak
Strong matches (66)
curtainscutdealdeathdeceasedenouementdesigndestinationdies funestisdividenddoledoomeffectendend pointendingenvoiepilogueequal shareeschatology
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eternal homeexpirationfatalityfatefinal solutionfinal twitchfinal wordsfinalefinalityfinisfinishflip of a coinflukinessforedoomfortuitousnessfortuityfortunefridayfriday the thirteenthfuturefuture stategamblegoalgood fortunegood luckhalfhalverhandwriting on the wallhaphappenstancehappy chanceheavenheedless haphelpinghereafterhomehow they fallides of marchindeterminacy
Related words (109)
indeterminatenessinevitabilityintentintentioninterestizzardkarmakismetlastlast breathlast gasplast thingslast trumpetlast wordlast wordslatter endlaw of averageslife after deathlife to comelot
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luckmeasuremeedmessmodicummoietymoiranext worldobjectiveomegaopportunityotherworldparadisepartpayoffpercentageperiodperorationpieceplanetsportionpostexistenceprinciple of indeterminacyprobabilityproblematicnessproportionquantumquietusquotarake offrake-offrandom samplerationresolutionresting placeriskrun of lucksegmentserendipityshareslicesmall sharestakestarsstatistical probabilitystockstoppagestopping placeswan songtermterminalterminationterminusthe beyondthe breaksthe good hereafterthe gravethe great beyondthe great hereafterthe hereafterthe unknowntheory of probabilityuncertaintyuncertainty principleunknownunlucky dayweirdwhat bodeswhat is fatedwhatever comeswheel of fortunewill of heavenwindupworld to comez
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: fate, a better place, a lot of, accident, accidentality.
- Sentence evidence is available for destiny, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "destiny".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "destiny"
Keep "destiny" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "destiny" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "destiny", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "destiny" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
5 entriescareer destinycollective destinycreative destinypersonal destinyromantic destiny
Collocations
6 entriescollective destinycosmic destinydivine destinyhistorical destinypersonal destinypreordained destiny
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
19 total sentences available.
No one can be more wise than destiny.
Source: tatoeba (24509)
Destiny is sometimes cruel.
Source: tatoeba (26535)
The slave was anxious to alter his destiny.
Source: tatoeba (44782)
Showing 4 of 19 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "destiny"?
Closest matches include fate, a better place, a lot of, accident, accidentality.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "destiny"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.