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

Still, there are opportunities in specific pockets of the market. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

But Clegg said the scale of an international event like the Olympics provides a unique opportunity for interest in transit. — Rose Evans september 15, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026

Once upon a time, Bryan Calvo saw Hialeah’s property tax rate as an opportunity to give residents a break. — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Smart told The Times in 2021 that playing Deborah gave her the opportunity to perform a character that felt new to her. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026