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 timing was opportune given the chaos caused by Swalwell.
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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.
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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.
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Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
For the marketing team, Prada‘s May 1 release date couldn’t have been more opportune.
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Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for opportune
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
For the marketing team, Prada‘s May 1 release date couldn’t have been more opportune.
—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for opportune
Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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Before the season started, a major reason for optimism was the anticipated return of former All-Star left-hander Justin Steele.
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Who knew this $10M indie feature with an under $20M P&A spend which released one week after Mandalorian and Grogu (which cost $165M net and a hundred million plus in global P&A) would overtake an anticipated summer franchise tentpole?
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My wish is that every United States citizen would know the words to our anthem, rise to his or her feet when it is played, and sing profoundly and proudly at every appropriate occasion.
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Another group argued that cash is appropriate.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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Having a few outsiders fall in love with the place seems altogether well-timed.
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Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction.
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Temperatures will be in the upper 70s on Saturday and seasonable in the mid-80s on Sunday.
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Sacramento is expected to remain hot through the middle of the week before cooler, more seasonable temperatures arrive.
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Accessibility Unfortunately, the suites at Hotel Ottilia are not suitable for those with reduced mobility.
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IsoHemp’s blocks, made out of hemp and lime binders, can be integrated into load-bearing structures, and are suitable for both interior and exterior walls.
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As discussions of warfare today emphasize unmanned systems technology, drones are driving battles into a new frontier – or rather, a frontier perceived as new due to its relative obscurity in the public eye.
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Mutchnick and Kohan were relative novices when NBC was gearing up to pick up their Will & Grace script to pilot in 1997.
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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