opportunity

noun

ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē How to pronounce opportunity (audio)
Definition of opportunitynext
as in chance
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place this art school could be a wonderful opportunity for you to finally develop your talent for painting

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Recent Examples of opportunity The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026 Arévalo entered office promising to combat corruption, strengthen democratic institutions, improve public services, and expand economic opportunities. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 Any eggs frozen are an opportunity for your future that otherwise may not exist. — Dr. Jaime Knopman, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 There’s also an opportunity to create shared parking with local churches to create an additional 130 spaces. — Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportunity
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  1. chance
  2. room
Noun
  • Below, find last-chance deals on summer sandals, fall-ready booties, ultra-cute ballet flats, and more for up to 79 percent off.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The chances of flash flooding within 25 miles of any location in Jefferson and Hardin counties had increased to a moderate risk of 40% to 69%, Jones said.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of chance
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  • Thus Johns’s color room is his kingdom, and there are certain hard-and-fast rules for admittance.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Pairing rolled clothing with compression packing cubes, like this Bagail six-piece set with mesh panels to easily see what’s inside, can help keep outfits organized while creating extra room for souvenirs on the way home.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of room

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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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