opportune

adjective

ˌä-pər-ˈtün How to pronounce opportune (audio)
Definition of opportunenext
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 Yum Brands' shares are trading at a discount, making now an opportune time for investors to add the Taco Bell owner to their portfolios, according to Morgan Stanley. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 3 June 2026 The timing was opportune given the chaos caused by Swalwell. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026 The software always suggests opportune times for exercise depending on your readiness score and other factors like the weather. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 Always Do This One Thing Indeed, buyers asking about and discussing the price of an item is always opportune and even expected by sellers at a yard sale. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for opportune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
  1. timely
  2. anticipated
  3. appropriate
  4. proper
  5. well-timed
  6. seasonable
  7. suitable
  8. relative
Adjective
  • What metrics are used to assess whether harmful content is identified and disabled in a timely manner?
    — Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • There are plenty of boxes to check before takeoff, like setting your OOO message, confirming your Airbnb reservation, and making it through airport security in a timely manner.
    — Morgan Sullivan, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Coastal beaches, riverbanks, hilltop miradors and elevated parks with unobstructed west-northwest horizons will become prime real estate for one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • That includes a bath with breed-appropriate shampoo, a blow-dry and brush-out, a haircut or trim based on breed and preference, nail clipping and filing, ear cleaning and eye area cleaning.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Portfolio Integration And Manager Selection For investors who have done the liquidity assessment and concluded that private credit is appropriate for a portion of their portfolio, manager selection is the dominant variable.
    — Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • Weist herself appears in a brief introductory clip before the performance proper.
    — Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • While the theme words will not be a proper name, the spangram can be a proper name.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Having a few outsiders fall in love with the place seems altogether well-timed.
    — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of well-timed
Adjective
  • Heat will start to ease Sunday for much of the East, with highs next week sinking back into the more seasonable 80s.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • Temperatures will be in the upper 70s on Saturday and seasonable in the mid-80s on Sunday.
    — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 27 June 2026
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • The structures produced during the mission were experimental tissues rather than complete organs suitable for transplantation.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026
  • This leaves little scope for a winger of Garnacho’s type with Chelsea already moving for suitable wing backs in the summer transfer window.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • As such, the periods of relative calm that followed these ceasefires created space for Hezbollah to rebuild its military capabilities, consolidate its political influence and retain the initiative over when to resume hostilities with Israel.
    — Anthony Wanis-St John, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
  • Both relative and absolute growth were considered in the evaluation.
    — TIME Staff, Time, 9 July 2026
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