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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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Others bemoaned the missed opportunities, wondering why Murrell couldn’t have gotten a Lamborghini or one of the cheaper Picassos.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

His career haul would have been much greater if he had the opportunities of the other three.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

He recommends a defensive investment approach that emphasizes stable, lower-risk stocks while retaining selective exposure to growth opportunities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

In April, GoPro announced it had engaged management consulting firm Oliver Wyman to help it pursue new opportunities for its technology with the defense and aerospace sector.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As the opening draws near, apprehensions of small business owners rise, while others welcome the employment opportunities and shopping conveniences a SmartMart promises.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry