as in aggressive
attentive to and ready to act on opportunities for personal gain or advancement
The opportunistic salesperson was always on the lookout for potential new customers.
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Recent Examples of opportunistic
Hendrix played Meredith Blake, the opportunistic 26-year-old fiancée to Nick, who the twins humorously attempt to sabotage on a camping trip.
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 July 2025
After three grueling weeks of racing, GC teams like UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers will likely play it safe, while opportunistic squads go hunting for one last stage win.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
This scam text industry is opportunistic and does not target users based on nay prior or relevant data.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Jones, though, made an opportunistic play that should have the coaching staff and the front office feeling good about his football IQ.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
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Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 23 July 2025
After three grueling weeks of racing, GC teams like UAE Team Emirates and INEOS Grenadiers will likely play it safe, while opportunistic squads go hunting for one last stage win.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 July 2025
This scam text industry is opportunistic and does not target users based on nay prior or relevant data.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Jones, though, made an opportunistic play that should have the coaching staff and the front office feeling good about his football IQ.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunistic
Adjective
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Potential Fed chair David Zervos backs an aggressive rate cut.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, thoughtful prompts integrated with diligent validation can ensure your business remains agile, informed, and competitive in today's evolving marketplace.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the Dodgers have been diligent in adhering to their plan to build Ohtani’s innings slowly and carefully.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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He was raised with brother Steven, an aspiring lawyer who recently graduated from the University of Kentucky’s law school and wants to become a prosecutor; sister Shekinah, a nurse; and brother Shemar, an aspiring doctor who just graduated from Florida A&M with a bio-medical degree.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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Read more about Europe's aspiring challenger to Elon Musk's satellite operator Starlink here.—
Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But first, and with no clear reason, a couple of alien creatures — blue blobs that mimic human speech — also pop their smiley faces into Billy’s industrious fund chasing.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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On Wednesday, police identified the deceased as Nolan, an industrious entrepreneur.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Curious and enterprising young bride-to-be Maizy leaves her groom, Beau, at the altar to embark on a cross-country quest to find an expert who can save the corn.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Straus was enterprising and handsome, with small round spectacles, an angular nose, and a coarse, peppery beard.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The store has an intimate but dynamic feel, designed to spark conversation, connection and a deeper appreciation for diverse storytelling.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Opportunistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunistic. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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