Synonyms of opportunity

opportunity

noun

ˌä-pər-ˈtü-nə-tē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chance
• room
• opening
• occasion
• break
• shot
• way
• play
• pass
• juncture

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of opportunity

European observers will see the moon low in the western sky before dawn, creating dramatic opportunities to see and photograph the eclipsed moon above city skylines, coastlines and mountain landscapes as morning twilight begins. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The United States has an opportunity to put it there—and a clear interest in doing so. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

There's an opportunity to tell the Sweetgreen story and remind the customers what makes Sweetgreen different. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

Because thrifting has become a favorite pastime among shoppers, so Goodwill wanted to give the community more opportunities to celebrate rather than limiting it to a single day, according to Chief Marketing Officer Karen Lithgow. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026