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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

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

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

For investors waiting for better entry points, that may create new opportunities.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Why not create new opportunities at every turn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

I had not wasted the talents and opportunities God gave me, and I’d tried to be, as my mom put it, the best Simone I could be.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles