Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for opening. Search instead for openings/2.
Definitions

opening

[oh-puh-ning] / ˈoʊ pə nɪŋ /
NOUN
gap, hole
Synonyms
STRONG
aperture breach break cavity chink cleft crack cranny crevice cut discontinuity door fissure hatch interstice mouth orifice outlet perforation recess rent rift rupture scuttle slit slot space split spout tear vent window
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement closing closure continuation juncture
WEAK
conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
chance
Synonyms
STRONGEST
opportunity show time
STRONG
availability connection cut fling go occasion place possibility run scope shot squeak vacancy whack
WEAK
big break in the running iron in the fire look-in
Antonyms
WEAK
closing closure conclusion ending finish misfortune solid
NOUN
beginning
Synonyms
STRONGEST
commencement inauguration kickoff launch launching opener start
STRONG
birth dawn inception initiation onset outset
WEAK
coming out curtain-raiser
Antonyms
STRONGEST
completion end ending finish stop
STRONG
conclusion
WEAK
closing closure misfortune solid

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.

During a month of rehearsals before opening night, Mykkanen made exercising and walking through Central Park part of his ritual to escape from the opera's dark themes.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He helped Lyon to victory at Lens on the opening weekend and was named man of the match on his home debut against Metz.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

In the locker room, players praised Close for opening up to the veteran group for input.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

But Auriemma suggested that he’d been stewing since before the opening tipoff.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

If the list was in order, and it sure seemed to be so far, then the next one on the list was about a door opening.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.