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
Regardless of how the award balloting shakes out, Olson is playing her best basketball at an opportune moment.
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
His return comes at an opportune time, with the Panthers clinging to fading hopes of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs to try to win a third consecutive title and with injuries still hampering the team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The most opportune moment came about 30 minutes into the game, as Keagan Kiefer drilled a shot from 30 yards out.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
But the senior point guard has become a complete player at the most opportune time.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
His return comes at an opportune time, with the Panthers clinging to fading hopes of reaching the Stanley Cup playoffs to try to win a third consecutive title and with injuries still hampering the team.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
The most opportune moment came about 30 minutes into the game, as Keagan Kiefer drilled a shot from 30 yards out.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2026
But the senior point guard has become a complete player at the most opportune time.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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There is an opportunity here to create something timely, grounded and socially relevant.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 Mar. 2026
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Constant monitoring of the mortgage rate climate each day for a timely window of opportunity to act will no longer be necessary.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The group, which is listed at the Paris stock exchange and is headed by CEO Sidonie Dumas, has also taken into account in its 2025 results some anticipated losses on films that will be released in 2026.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The most anticipated night in Hollywood has finally arrived!—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Alexander said in the Thursday statement that the branch would continue working with lawmakers and the executive branch agencies and resume its search for an appropriate location for the program.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Third, the chilling requirement of four to five hundred hours — the number of winter hours below 45 degrees needed for flowering to occur — eliminates much of Los Angeles as an appropriate locale for nut production.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unable to afford a proper burial, the victim’s husband and daughter have created a GoFundMe to help pay for services.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other clips don’t even bother rendering a proper baby.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 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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Conditions should stay seasonable Thursday with a high of 65 before quickly returning to above-normal warmth for the weekend.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will stay seasonable for a few days before warming back into the 80s just as SXSW wraps up.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There’s excellent boutique shopping, a diverse range of cuisines to sample, and lodging options suitable for any size or type of travel group.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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This watch is suitable for light swimming.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Maiduguri has been at the heart of deadly violence in Nigeria in the past, but has experienced relative peace in recent years, even as the countryside is often battered by extremists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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In choosing Rosenberg, OU not only spent heavily but entrusted the process of replacing long-time AD Joe Castiglione to a relative newcomer in the field.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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