opportunism

noun

Definition of opportunismnext
as in aggression

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Recent Examples of opportunism At the same time, Bhumjaithai’s vacuous opportunism reflects a new form of realpolitik that appears much more durable than previous iterations. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 Hong was counting on moderate voters not noticing the change, or at least not seeing her metamorphosis as little more than political opportunism. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 It will not be driven by reconstruction necessity, leveraged buyout logic or crisis opportunism. — Murthy Maddali, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Whether viewed as principled adaptation or political opportunism, Graham repeatedly aligned himself toward the direction South Carolina, Southern and Republican politics were moving. — Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportunism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
  1. aggression
  2. competitiveness
  3. pretentiousness
  4. pushiness
  5. assertiveness
  6. daring
  7. motivation
  8. killer instinct
Noun
  • Trump and Lee must restore deterrence, not reward Kim’s aggression, to avoid strategic and economic calamity.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The aggression paid off as Kansas converted five fourth downs while improving to 3-4 overall and 1-3 in the Big 12.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of aggression
Noun
  • The Draghi report on European competitiveness identifies productivity as the primary cause.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • That’s the type of competitiveness that the quarterback position deserves.
    — Ryan Canfield OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of competitiveness
Noun
  • Staff members treat patrons like family, a welcome departure from the pretentiousness that sometimes comes with more luxurious bookings.
    — Joey Skladany, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Gabrielle and Katerina credit the enduring appeal of Dan Tana’s to its persistent lack of pretentiousness.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of pretentiousness
Noun
  • One person sees confidence while someone else sees pushiness.
    — Paula Johnston, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • From his first moments onscreen in a performance of Duracell Bunny physicality and motormouth pushiness, Chalamet conveys the sense of a shameless young man willing himself toward greatness with a combination of chutzpah, amorality and unshakeable self-belief.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 1 Dec. 2025
Definition of pushiness
Noun
  • As Russia sees it, the new American assertiveness in Venezuela, Cuba, and the Caribbean is unsurprising.
    — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Organizations tend to notice people who project assertiveness.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of assertiveness
Noun
  • From this year, the program will recognize three winners in each discipline for technical skill and creative daring.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Some of the ways that Tresnjak ups the ante on that daring have diminishing returns.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of daring
Noun
  • In many instances, a nature lead might find that their underlying motivation is at odds with their employer’s, causing friction and making their — suddenly outsized — remit difficult to fulfil.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026
  • But Spoelstra insisted that wasn’t a source of motivation to begin this season against Ball’s new team.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • San Diego had World Series aspirations coming into October, but Milwaukee flexed a better killer instinct to tear them to shreds.
    — Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Gakpo would add firepower to a Tottenham forward line that is technically gifted, but lacks a killer instinct in front of goal.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of killer instinct

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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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