54 Synonyms & Antonyms For OPPORTUNITY

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Definitions opportunity [op-er-too-ni-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌɒp ərˈtu nɪ ti, -ˈtyu- / NOUN lucky chance; favorable circumstances Synonyms STRONGEST convenience event excuse freedom hope moment space time STRONG break connection contingency cut fitness fling fortuity go happening hour juncture leisure liberty occasion opening pass prayer probability relief room run scope shot show spell squeak stab turn whack WEAK befalling fair shake fighting chance good fortune good luck iron in the fire one's move one's say one's turn the hunt the running Antonyms STRONG closing closure misfortune reality truth WEAK bad luck

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“I guess even when you get a little opportunity, you hesitate a little because you know the conditions are not good.”

From Los Angeles Times

Biden praised Jackson’s determination and commitment to social justice, while Clinton recalled Jackson as someone who pushed political leaders to address inequality and expand opportunity for disadvantaged communities.

From Salon

The city, under fire from Iran and assailed by critics, is a beacon of opportunity for people around the world.

From The Wall Street Journal

Scientific theory suggests that increasing population size allows more opportunities for genetic reshuffling and the appearance of new mutations.

From Science Daily

"This is a large barrier to getting a strong signal for the animal, but it also gives us an opportunity to look for pathogens that infected herds and their handlers."

From Science Daily

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alternative alternatives brass ring break chance choice choices contingencies contingency convenience crack deal expediences expediencies expediency/expedience facility freedom independency leisure liberties liberty luck luckiness occasion occasions opening opportunism option options outlook possibility privilege privileges resort risk risks room scope scopes season seasons self-government shot start starts timeliness vacancy

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