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opportunities

NOUN

lucky chance; favorable circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time

STRONG

break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack

WEAK

befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt the running

Antonyms

STRONG

closing closure misfortune reality truth

WEAK

bad luck

Example Sentences

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Coleman's story is one of resilience, and making the most of the opportunities that fall your way.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Thousands of individuals have invested in private companies such as SpaceX, Anthropic and OpenAI, using online platforms meant to bring the hottest opportunities to the masses.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The two men will have future opportunities to meet, with Trump inviting Xi to Washington for a state visit at the White House in September.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Although higher rodent numbers do not necessarily lead to an outbreak, they do create more opportunities for contact, Gonzalez Ittig told AFP.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In other words, variations in opportunities and experiences can affect a child’s skill building and therefore impact their intelligences.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin