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
The pact comes at an opportune time for DCP as CBS is looking for a broad, tentpole music awards show to replace the Grammys which are set to leave the network after the 2026 edition for Disney/ABC.
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Jayme Muenz emphasized that now is an opportune time for the city to talk about its sustainability goals moving forward.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The announcement couldn’t come at a more opportune time because Monica is hitting the road with co-headliner Brandy for their anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The timing of the AE x Tru Kolors announcement was opportune for the retailer, coming one day after Kelce revealed his engagement to Swift.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2025
Jayme Muenz emphasized that now is an opportune time for the city to talk about its sustainability goals moving forward.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
The announcement couldn’t come at a more opportune time because Monica is hitting the road with co-headliner Brandy for their anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
The timing of the AE x Tru Kolors announcement was opportune for the retailer, coming one day after Kelce revealed his engagement to Swift.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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Our Best Smart Hospitals ranking is especially timely.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over a hundred years later, its Netflix series adaptation Anne With an E is as timely and relevant as ever.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If so, markets will be watching to see if Miran pushes for a deeper cut in interest rates than the anticipated 25 basis point reduction.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Construction is slated to begin in late 2025, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This sweater tank top is appropriate for fall’s crisp weather yet ideal for a warmer day spent outside.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mop-up and patrol will continue where appropriate to secure and strengthen containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the 1-0 win, Bright spoke to the media about being ‘proper English’.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The proper name for the show is IAA Mobility 2025, short for Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This promotion was well-timed, as Happy Gilmore 2 scored a hole in one.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Though John prefers punching over catching, his decisions are generally decisive and well-timed.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But if not, the shift in the natural world simply wasn't part of your seasonable routine.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Scientists revealed that the 1200-volt, 400-amp power module is suitable for use in power grids and even heavy-duty vehicles such as next-generation aircraft and military vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonfunctional Gadgets and Tech Outdated gadgets are rarely suitable for donation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ross, one of the Democrats to decline AIPAC money, is a relative centrist, according to a GovTrack scorecard, while Foushee and McGarvey, Kentucky’s only House Democrat, are in the middle of the pack ideologically.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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