opportunity
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
McQuade said he saw an opportunity after Meta seemed to shift its focus away from its Llama models.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann presents a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the Irish language as a living, vibrant part of our city and our shared cultural heritage," the lord mayor said.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
When a flood knocked Justin O’Neill’s kitchen out of commission in 2022, he and his wife decided to use the opportunity to do a full remodel.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Many currency traders are taking the opportunity to upsize their bets that the yen will continue to weaken despite the suspected efforts by authorities, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Each of them gives me either the opportunity to redo an assignment, or something entirely new to do.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
That could create opportunities to intervene earlier while avoiding unnecessary treatment for people whose blood changes may not be cancerous.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
"There are four opportunities to win gold this year," Hunter Bell told BBC Sport.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The lawsuit seeks damages for reputational harm and lost business opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
People should also check whether they’ll be doing the program with other people, White added; that’s another selling point, because it offers a new group of people for learning and networking opportunities, she said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
We could seek for them the same opportunities we seek for our own children; we could treat them like one of “us.”
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing opportunity
Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Words for a New Year
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
