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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

After taking the lead in the 9th minute through Julián Quiñones, the home side created few opportunities before the South Africans were reduced to 10 men by a red card.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Equally, this by-election presents a number of political opportunities, as well as risks.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The VIX could rise above 25, prompting investors to prepare watch lists for buying opportunities in volatile segments like semiconductors.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

My kūpuna, they were afraid we get in trouble in school or be kept from opportunities.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila