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Recent Examples of opportunism
The audience needs to grasp the systemic factors that made Auschwitz possible: The totalitarian system, the terror, the erosion of humanity, and the promotion of opportunism.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu's decision to enter the Syrian buffer zone has drawn accusations of opportunism amid Syria's turmoil.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
But that is foreign policy opportunism born of sheer necessity.
—Sameer Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2023
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Jan. 2025
These dynamics have blurred the lines between genuine passion and opportunism.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
Netanyahu's decision to enter the Syrian buffer zone has drawn accusations of opportunism amid Syria's turmoil.
—Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
But that is foreign policy opportunism born of sheer necessity.
—Sameer Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 24 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportunism
Noun
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The drills around Taiwan are only the latest example of Chinese aggression this month.—
Anders Hagstrom,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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The paper said that the text did not contain clear security guarantees for Ukraine against Russian aggression, which have been priorities for Kyiv in a deal to end the war started by Putin.—
John Feng,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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His formal daring was inextricably linked to the emotional turbulence in his life: The frantic innovation of his films is a projection of a mind and a heart at unrest.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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There’s an existential premise at work regarding the socially destructive power of technology, and Tregenza, having dropped hints along the way, eventually reveals it with an artistic shock of enormous daring.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Based on my experience, when this process is delegated to a product UI or AI agent, motivation to respond decreases even more.—
Peter Potapov,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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Recognition continues to be a leading driver of engagement, impacting employee connection, motivation, and pride.—
Bob Helbig,
Hartford Courant,
6 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The slick shooting, killer instinct, and trash talk combined to create the greatest scorer in WNBA history.—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Before his passing, Kobe Bryant would routinely mention Taurasi as the most polished player in women’s hoops and praise her killer instinct.—
Shane Young,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This discussion will explore the pivotal role Altadena has played as a creative sanctuary for generations of Black actors, musicians, filmmakers, and activists, while breaking down how its legacy continues to impact the entertainment industry and broader cultural movements today.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
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The healthcare industry is in a constant state of evolution.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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So something to the spirit of that is really speaking to me.—
David Kinne,
EW.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Its current World of Whiskey theme examines a variety of takes on the spirit from around the world and is $175 per person.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Opportunism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportunism. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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