Learn English – Term for something you don’t know you’ll like until you discover it

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There is a situation where a person has no idea that something is exactly what they are looking for, desire or like until they discover it.

Is there a term for something you don't know you'll like until you discover it?

Best Answer

In general, serendipity is the act of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it.

I'm not aware of a related concrete / more concrete noun for the object found or the idea the person has.