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

Rogers’ development earned him an opportunity to compete for a starting spot, which Powers-Johnson embraced. — Sam Warren, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026

And now, ahead of a potential Fed rate hike in September – the first raise in three years – the high interest earning opportunities associated with a CD are only growing. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

The head of Meriden’s teachers union supported a ban, saying the existing rules created too many opportunities for conflict between students and teachers at the start of each class. — Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026

The old Mets embraced the new Mets, most of whom are minor league journeymen who have been working their entire lives for the opportunity to pitch in the Major Leagues. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026