as in timely
especially suitable for a certain time
an opportune rain shower gave them an excuse to leave the outdoor concert early
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Recent Examples of opportune
For Hamilton, in particular, this revamp has come at an opportune time.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
What constitutes the opportune moment?
—R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
At $80, this bag is a classic staple that also happens to be an opportune deal.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for opportune
Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
What constitutes the opportune moment?
—R. Evan Ellis, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
At $80, this bag is a classic staple that also happens to be an opportune deal.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for opportune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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Social workers are better able to complete timely home visits, gather information, coordinate services, and escalate concerns when risk is high.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Feb. 2026
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One of the things Tucker hopes will happen through events like the annual conferences, which occur every three years, is that more people will learn to recognize the symptoms of Alström syndrome, leading to more timely diagnoses.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The anticipated costs are around $7,200 per community.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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With the anticipated return of BTS, after their three-year hiatus due to military service, the global superstars have shown no signs of slowing down in their popularity.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The colors of the shoe remain accurate, with a bright red nubuck upper, white leather overlays, black details and a 49ers-appropriate gold mesh underlay and heel Nike Air embroidery.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This neighborhood was not as grand as Harlem proper, but everyone who hung their hat here knew its allure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Combined with proper nutrition, exercise creates lasting results, not quick fixes.—
Fred Sassani,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Los has a keen understanding of economy, knowing how to keep an audience’s attention with a withering punchline or well-timed drop.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
15 Jan. 2026
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His goal off a one-timer was well-timed, coming less than a minute after Beckett Sennecke scored to trim a Wild lead to 2-1.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sunny, seasonable temperatures are in store for North Texas in the middle of the week.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Cooler temperatures will work into the region behind the rain but remain seasonable, with afternoon temperatures in the 60s on Wednesday and Thursday, then back into the 70s, or near 70, for the first weekend of February.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dean Blunt-like guitar strums establish calm before the storm, which arrives with a waltzing rhythm suitable for a first dance.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to SurreyLive, the Loseley Park house was constructed expressly to entertain Elizabeth, who’d complained of the lack of suitable dwellings in the area.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Put another way, America has the ability to destroy both the Russian and Chinese governments and most of their infrastructure with a relative handful of weapons.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2026
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Their relative newness to needlework hasn’t hindered business.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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