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
Holland's meeting with the young Spidey fan came at an opportune time for friendly neighborhood superhero enthusiasts.
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Bertuzzi’s 20-game scoreless streak under Sörensen didn’t come at an opportune time, either.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ramp’s meetings with Gruenbaum — who comes from private equity firm KKR and has no prior government experience — came at an opportune moment.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
In the wake of ongoing tariff upheaval, supply chain uncertainty and climate crises, this is an incredibly opportune moment.
—Lauren Fay, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Bertuzzi’s 20-game scoreless streak under Sörensen didn’t come at an opportune time, either.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ramp’s meetings with Gruenbaum — who comes from private equity firm KKR and has no prior government experience — came at an opportune moment.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
In the wake of ongoing tariff upheaval, supply chain uncertainty and climate crises, this is an incredibly opportune moment.
—Lauren Fay, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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So this slot feels like a beautiful and timely innovation — one that’s also maturing.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
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Florida also received a warning from the federal government that the Medicaid call center wasn’t providing timely assistance to those renewing or applying for the benefit.—
Christopher O’Donnell,
Miami Herald,
17 May 2025
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Adding to the momentum of this highly anticipated Saturn transit, Mercury will join the sun in Gemini (its sign of rulership) on May 25, turning the volume up on all things communication, learning and networking.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Like anything involving Swift's highly anticipated re-release, the permission to use the song ignited social media fan pages.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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But now, with what is happening, the title is even more appropriate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
18 May 2025
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During arguments before the Supreme Court, several of the justices expressed concerns about the use of nationwide injunctions, but John Sauer, President Donald Trump’s solicitor general, faced pushback this week about whether limiting injunctions was appropriate in this case.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Your pricing is too low to support proper delivery.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The helmsman, feeling swells beneath the vessel, gleans the proper heading, even in the dark.—
The Conversation,
The Conversation,
14 May 2025
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While Sonos continues cleaning up the mess from its disastrous app overhaul, Denon is quietly rolling out some pretty nifty upgrades that feel suspiciously well-timed.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Tomé said the moves were well-timed given ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, but declined to update the company’s full-year outlook.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These pieces work their magic year-round sans seasonable restrictions.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Its vertical silhouette allows easy access to your phone, while the floral design adds a seasonable twist to the crossbody.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Morgan was enticed by the relative rarity of the Duster, which Plymouth produced for about seven years starting in 1970, and by its speed and maneuverability.—
Alexis Soloski,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The photo highlights the relative youth of human civilization by showing a 2,500-year-old temple that is ancient by the yardstick of human lives, alongside the 4.5 billion-year-old disk of Earth's moon, which has watched over humanity since our ancestors emerged from the oceans.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 May 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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