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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You might also want to volunteer for extra opportunities during your “fully on” days or attend after-hours work events, suggests Brandon Smith, an executive coach also known as the Workplace Therapist.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

“The FAA has always looked at, and will continue to look at, all opportunities to enhance the safety” of the nation’s airspace, an FAA spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

World Cup stars, like Vozinha, can harness their new social media fame to generate lucrative financial opportunities.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

French ride-sharing and travel site BlaBlaCar said Tuesday that it would push into 20 new countries -- double the current number -- thanks to the scaling opportunities provided by AI.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

There are often fewer and fewer opportunities for children to actively engage in music making themselves.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin