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Recent Examples of opportunity
Nixon pointed to the kitchen and its modern appliances as a sign of the opportunities capitalism can provide.
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Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
If most of your baking is done during the month of December, then Black Friday is a great opportunity to gear up or upgrade your mixer.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That said, those seven interceptions marked seven fewer opportunities for the offense to score.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Justin Worland, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
Upon arrival at Santa Cruz Island, the guides provide all that’s needed to explore sea caves by kayak, plus the extraordinary opportunity to snorkel through the giant kelp forests.
—AFAR Media, 24 Oct. 2025
If most of your baking is done during the month of December, then Black Friday is a great opportunity to gear up or upgrade your mixer.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
That said, those seven interceptions marked seven fewer opportunities for the offense to score.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunity
Noun
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Jeremy Doku is the next most involved player, with three big chances created and three received.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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An area rug can completely change how a room feels—adding warmth, softness, and personality from the very first step.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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The second snap revealed her shocked reaction upon walking into the elegant room for the engagement.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Opportunity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunity. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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