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
  • Classification tasks like this would not be possible to conduct in a timely manner by hand and are well-suited to the capabilities of LLMs.
    — Anil Oza, STAT, 15 July 2026
  • France couldn’t complete many of its signature long ball passes due to positioning of Spain’s midfielders and a number of timely deflections.
    — Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Topline The annual Perseid meteor shower — one of 2026’s celestial highlights — officially begins today, kicking off one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Some of the road closures have an anticipated ending time of later on Friday, while others are expected to last through the weekend.
    — Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • Different departments and agencies have various policies outlining what actions are appropriate if a car stop or other incident goes awry.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • As Odysseus wanders from place to place, discovering the foreign customs and attitudes of each one, the story explores the concept of home, asking what kind of civilization is appropriate for an authentic human being.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • For the vast majority of healthy people, Voy says good daily brushing habits, proper toothbrush storage and replacing your toothbrush every few months are all that's needed to keep your mouth and body healthy and your smile bright.
    — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Twenty years might be asking a little much of any piece of tech, but two to five years is a reasonable track record for a robot vacuum, and five to 10 years isn’t out of the question with proper care and parts replacement.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • MacAllister’s movement is well-timed, emerging from Embolo’s blindside at the right moment to nip in front.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 12 July 2026
  • Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
Definition of well-timed
Adjective
  • Monsoon moisture moves in soon Friday is another seasonable day for the Central Valley and Central California with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s for much of the Central Valley.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • The demonstration showed that advanced AI could operate on compact hardware suitable for autonomous space missions.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide A paste made from baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is suitable for removing everyday grime and stains.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • Remember that intensity is relative, so adjust your pace, resistance, and rest intervals as needed.
    — Jenessa Connor, Health, 17 July 2026
  • Its value is driven by a tactical competition that rests largely on relative growth, relative inflation, and relative interest rates.
    — Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Fortune, 17 July 2026
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