Want to use Opportunity correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like chance or possibility.

Common word

Opportunity in a sentence

Opportunity meaning

  1. A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
  2. A favorable circumstance or occasion.
  3. Opportuneness.

Synonyms of Opportunity

chance possibility possibleness

Example sentences (20)

For larger context, had the opportunity to play with Obama at the White House as part of a Make-A-Wish opportunity.

I only had an opportunity to play so I just feel like when I have an opportunity to play I just need to do my best.

Having the opportunity to write my book and share my story with you is the most important opportunity I've ever had.

On his opportunity though, Dirracolo calmly outwaited him and stood tall, making a pad save to thwart the opportunity.

And he has that opportunity, and he won't have that opportunity again," Trump said ahead of the planned summit.

Forbes were looking for their own opportunity when a penalty went Emus way, the visitors seized the opportunity and scored.

It all leads to how certain neighborhoods are “opportunity-rich” versus “opportunity-challenged,” he said.

He was one of the first Equal Employment Opportunity counselors in the district and he took this opportunity very seriously.

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We have an opportunity to fix that now, and it's a shame we haven’t taken that opportunity," he said.

I believe that the Spirit is now creating a welcome opportunity for change – an opportunity which has been grasped by Pope Francis.

And yes, this opportunity is meaningful even beyond the first opportunity to run his own NHL team.

And it’s not just an opportunity to live in Rose Valley — it’s an opportunity to live in a dwelling with strong ties to its history.

Crises also create opportunity, the opportunity to change how we see our relationships with nature, with each other, and with the Earth.

This opportunity, they acknowledge, comes from those in leadership positions, their “sponsors”, affording them the opportunity to serve.

We don’t see an opportunity at this stage or we haven’t contemplated an opportunity at this stage to bundle the sports service with Tubi.

It is a great blessing to have been given the opportunity – the opportunity – to help my country, my fellow citizens, in a time of crisis.

All of you will have an opportunity, those of you who are shareholders, will have an opportunity to weigh in on this as you vote your shares.

The Micheal Bloomberg 2020 presidential campaign might have just the opportunity for you with the opportunity to make a nice chunk of change.

So, that's why he deserved an opportunity, and I think he's taking that opportunity now.

He’s been patient for the right opportunity, and I think this is that right opportunity.

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Common combinations with opportunity

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • opportunity to 129×
  • the opportunity 88×
  • an opportunity 69×
  • opportunity for 24×
  • opportunity and 16×
  • this opportunity 16×
  • that opportunity 14×
  • opportunity in 11×
  • of opportunity
  • opportunity that

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "opportunity" in a sentence?
An example: "For larger context, had the opportunity to play with Obama at the White House as part of a Make-A-Wish opportunity." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "opportunity" from real English texts.
What does "opportunity" mean?
Opportunity means: A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
What are synonyms of "opportunity"?
Common synonyms of "opportunity" include: chance, possibility, possibleness.
How many example sentences with "opportunity" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "opportunity", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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