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
Archaeologists finally detected the spot, hidden under grass and soil, where the shaft entrance lay dormant and waiting, perhaps for an opportune moment to surface.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Whalar Group’s bet on creator content comes at an opportune time.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The month of March could be an opportune time to catch a northern lights display, as an increase of solar activity and the spring equinox could make auroras more likely in the coming weeks.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2026
The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Whalar Group’s bet on creator content comes at an opportune time.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
The month of March could be an opportune time to catch a northern lights display, as an increase of solar activity and the spring equinox could make auroras more likely in the coming weeks.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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In addition to inadvertently allowing bad actors access to the sensitive information, Nike also neglected to alert shoppers to the data breach in a timely manner, the suit said.—
Kate Nishimura,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Moreover, timely policy decisions, such as raising retirement ages and facilitating immigration, could cushion the negative effects of population aging.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That this weekend’s rivalry was an anticipated matchup at all is an encouraging sign.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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Experts say the anticipated shipment could produce about 180,000 barrels of diesel, enough to feed Cuba’s daily demand for nine or 10 days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Given that three of the Red Sox’ previous five balls in play had an exit velocity of 107 mph or greater and a left-handed batter was coming to the plate, it could also be argued pretty convincingly that inserting lefty Wandy Peralta was appropriate.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Your local garden center should have an appropriate mix available.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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City leaders in Brookhaven are reminding residents that cutting down trees without proper approval could come with consequences, as officials double down on efforts to preserve the city's tree canopy.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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While there is no cure for the disease, shelters say proper cleaning protocols can help control its spread, and vaccination remains the most effective form of prevention.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The water and heat effects were well-timed.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Places in the Midwest and Northeast, like Chicago and New York City, will be noticeably cooler for Saturday, but will rebound to seasonable highs by the beginning of the new workweek.—
Kyle Reiman,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Chances for light rain, mountain snow, isolated thunderstorms, breezy winds and seasonable temperatures next week.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Parents, guardians, aunts and uncles don't have time to read every book on the shelf while trying to pick something for the young reader in their life, so here are some simple ways to determine if a book is suitable for that child.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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One way to make sure your hydrangeas look their loveliest is to plant them alongside suitable companion plants.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The relative success of the war elevated the Revolutionary Guard from a small, street-level militia, initially created to protect Khomeini and the other clerics at the forefront of the Islamic Revolution, into the symbolic defenders of the theocracy.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
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Since the war began, Western headlines have largely focused on Europe’s coming inflation shock, the relative invulnerability of the US economy, and the long-term consequences to the Gulf’s diversification drive.—
Clay Chandler,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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