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
Hassett’s remarks suggest that Democrats are looking for a politically opportune moment to fold in the shutdown fight.
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
His public plea comes at an opportune time, as AEW has recently used open challenges to debut new stars.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Although, in retrospect, Gazdecki did not pick the most opportune time to sell, the experience would inform the rest of his career.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
But periods of uncertainty are often the most opportune and strategic times to invest.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
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Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
His public plea comes at an opportune time, as AEW has recently used open challenges to debut new stars.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Although, in retrospect, Gazdecki did not pick the most opportune time to sell, the experience would inform the rest of his career.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 6 Oct. 2025
But periods of uncertainty are often the most opportune and strategic times to invest.
—Melissa Jun Rowley, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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Those timely adjustments can compound into more consistent performance and fewer rewrites over the course of a week.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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These approaches maintain goodwill while encouraging a timely departure.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year’s Eve.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Canada couldn’t be more appropriate to host the first Winter Games.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Always serve pumpkin in moderation and in an amount appropriate for the size of your pet.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
23 Oct. 2025
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Others, however, noted that his thinking wasn’t especially novel, just unusually well-packaged and well-timed.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to the company, the fashions are crafted from sustainable, seasonable fabrics such as cashmere, silk, linen, cotton and other environmentally preferred fibers.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
31 Oct. 2025
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Michigan residents are in for another seasonable week, with cooler temperatures and scattered rain, according to the National Weather Service.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Mokum variety, a Nantes type, is suitable for container growing since the orange roots are slim and shorter than some of the larger varieties, reaching six-to-eight inches in length.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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During the land use committee hearing, city property agent Tyler Garland said the five parcels are not suitable for multi-family housing and that no city department expressed interest in using them.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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In that sense, shortages on the Colorado River will have a small relative impact on Queen Creek — likely bringing about three years of higher water rates for residents — but the town is still far from a long-term renewable water supply that can meet its growth potential.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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The incredible women in the comments reminded me [that] beauty is relative.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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