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
Bertuzzi’s 20-game scoreless streak under Sörensen didn’t come at an opportune time, either.
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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
The interregnum is an opportune moment for analysts and policymakers to pursue novel ideas about America’s role in the world, but Lieven leaves his reader wanting.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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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
The interregnum is an opportune moment for analysts and policymakers to pursue novel ideas about America’s role in the world, but Lieven leaves his reader wanting.
—Harpers Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.—
Bindesh Pandey,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The fantasy, a timely rebuke to the despicable contempt of RFK Jr., is that neurodivergence makes you into a superhero.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
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This extends the anticipated recovery period, typically around a year.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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Dutcher did not provide specifics about the nature of the surgery or the anticipated recovery time.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
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There is no one right way to teach literacy in a developmentally appropriate, balanced literacy framework.—
K. Dara Hill,
The Conversation,
24 Apr. 2025
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The agency publicly announces the results of operations when appropriate.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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By advocating for proper funding, schools will be able to take innovative approaches to increasing literacy rates, as well as seeing gains in math.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Just cut the tubing to the proper length and wrap it around the cables.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Read her fascinating story, which begins with an unexpected but well-timed release of sea star sperm just before a planned spawn.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Sources say this likely means that the director’s new film won’t make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, but the late September release date is well-timed to the fall film festivals.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 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
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Having the holiday in March has brought more seasonable temperatures and an earlier sunset than later in the spring.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Team defense, which has been a relative strength in recent years, has also been concerning over this admittedly small sample of games - no team in either league has allowed more unearned runs than the Rockies’ 20.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Here are five reasons the Timberwolves beat the Lakers with relative ease: Anthony Edwards There are numerous ways in which Edwards helped his team, the most notable was in Game 4.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
1 May 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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