opportune

adjective

ˌä-pər-ˈtün How to pronounce opportune (audio)
Definition of opportunenext
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 The Paragon's layout benefits from opportune timing. — New Atlas, 4 June 2026 Yum Brands' shares are trading at a discount, making now an opportune time for investors to add the Taco Bell owner to their portfolios, according to Morgan Stanley. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 June 2026 The timing was opportune given the chaos caused by Swalwell. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The software always suggests opportune times for exercise depending on your readiness score and other factors like the weather. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
  1. timely
  2. anticipated
  3. appropriate
  4. proper
  5. well-timed
  6. seasonable
  7. suitable
  8. relative
Adjective
  • As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
  • Any final legislation should include timely reporting, standardized filings, independent oversight, compliance reviews, and penalties tied to the financial benefit received.
    — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Since 2008, Marvel’s Saturday night Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con has become, arguably, the industry’s most anticipated annual announcement event.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For Chou, the anticipated difficulties of the voyage are more straightforward.
    — Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • Colt Gray, 16, agreed to a non-negotiated guilty plea, the judge said, meaning there is no plea deal; the state will present its argument for an appropriate sentence, and the defense will do the same.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • For example, a recent report from Le Monde said the ban is still not enforced in France as of June, given the lack of appropriate inspection resources needed to do so.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • For the vast majority of healthy people, Voy says good daily brushing habits, proper toothbrush storage and replacing your toothbrush every few months are all that's needed to keep your mouth and body healthy and your smile bright.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Twenty years might be asking a little much of any piece of tech, but two to five years is a reasonable track record for a robot vacuum, and five to 10 years isn’t out of the question with proper care and parts replacement.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • MacAllister’s movement is well-timed, emerging from Embolo’s blindside at the right moment to nip in front.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of well-timed
Adjective
  • Monsoon moisture moves in soon Friday is another seasonable day for the Central Valley and Central California with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s for much of the Central Valley.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Heat will start to ease Sunday for much of the East, with highs next week sinking back into the more seasonable 80s.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • The park is a piece of an effort by Missouri State Parks to turn old railroad lines into trails suitable for civilian use.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • After months of relative quiet following the Supreme Court’s February decision that upended the president’s sweeping tariffs on global trading partners, the administration is once again taking aim.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Family caregivers are often responsible for every aspect of providing nutrition support, from planning meals to grocery shopping, to making sure their relative eats those meals.
    — Minakshi Raj, The Conversation, 24 July 2026
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