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
The team, as has turned into status quo the last few years, hovers around .500 once again in an opportunistic American League.
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Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Aiming that threat at Musk may be the opportunistic anger of a bully, and even seem amusing.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
If allegations against Tyler Perry are proven, distancing themselves to protect their brand will still appear opportunistic and ungrateful.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Tehran has been opportunistic in the past about finding vulnerable US critical infrastructure to exploit, according to US officials.
—Sean Lyngaas, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Mark Temnycky, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 July 2025
Aiming that threat at Musk may be the opportunistic anger of a bully, and even seem amusing.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
If allegations against Tyler Perry are proven, distancing themselves to protect their brand will still appear opportunistic and ungrateful.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
Tehran has been opportunistic in the past about finding vulnerable US critical infrastructure to exploit, according to US officials.
—Sean Lyngaas, CNN Money, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunistic
Adjective
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Turkeys may become aggressive and territorial if comfortable in suburban areas.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
10 July 2025
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With that in mind, it's expected the Dodgers will be very aggressive at the trade deadline.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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That takes diligent work – sifting through records, tracking down the people with the key information, sometimes fighting to get that information made public.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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That scouts regard Bogaerts as one of MLB’s most diligent workers is actually concerning.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Following this ethos, Cano also trained and mentored aspiring musicians for decades, ultimately leading to his involvement in the 2000 founding of the Mariachi Master Apprentice Program (MMAP) in California’s San Fernando Valley.—
Michelle Mehrtens,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 July 2025
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But most aspiring teen entrepreneurs get stuck in research mode, bouncing between TikTok tips and YouTube tutorials.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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In midfield, Postecoglou avoided the temptation to attempt a like-for-like replacement for Dejan Kulusevski, Lucas Bergvall and James Maddison, all of whom missed the final through injury, and instead went with Pape Matar Sarr, a more functional and industrious option.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Leroy Sané was industrious in the first half, but his inability to shoot with both feet hurt him and his team overall.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Of course, that doesn’t mean that some enterprising bartenders aren’t willing to play around with the standard Rum Runner formula and find ways to modernize this old-school favorite.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
9 July 2025
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Two years later, it was resurrected again by an enterprising German immigrant named Walter Staib, an award-winning chef who hailed from a family of celebrated cooks and bakers.—
James Dodson
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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In Marvel’s Ironheart, the world of technology collides with the supernatural, creating a fresh, dynamic chapter in the MCU.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Amazon $399 Bose $400 Best Buy The Bose Soundlink Mac (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the ultimate modern boombox, thanks to huge dynamic drivers, massive bass, and an awesome ropelike carrying handle.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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“Opportunistic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunistic. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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