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 That’s according to Respawn First, which noted that the system would rely on signals relayed by the game engine to choose opportune times to serve gamers in-game commercials. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026 To Saubert, though, Fleury stands out much more for his skill than his opportune wisecracks. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 Four decades into the Air Jordan line, now could be an opportune time for Jordan Brand to borrow from Bryant’s Nike line and re-cement its own legacy. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 Learning how to choose the most opportune strategies, size positions properly, manage trades and navigate a trading platform all require practice. — Michael Martin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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
  • There are trendy accessories that aren’t too timely, classic leather goods with subtle logos, and quite a few statement pieces for the more adventurous dressers among us.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nolan Traoré found his jumper after halftime, Julius Randle added timely baskets and passes, and Day’Ron Sharpe kept working the glass.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • When the Legacy founders came along years later and announced their plans, some Branford townsfolk voiced concerns about noise, parking and other anticipated annoyances.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Purpose The original Steppenwolf Theatre Company cast of the Broadway production of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Pulitzer Prize- and Tony-winning drama reassembles at the Geffen Playhouse for the most anticipated dramatic event of the season.
    — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • Humidity levels were within an appropriate range, the district said.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Widening access to the series is a core goal of Cricket Media’s new channel, which will have about seven minutes of ads per hour, all of them screened to be appropriate for family viewing.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • The administration said the work could begin as soon as the approval and the Interior Department issued a final decision authorizing construction and the proper notification was published by the National Park Service.
    — MATTHEW DALY, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Without proper circulation, harmful fungi have an optimal environment for invading your lawn.
    — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Taylor-Joy’s appearance in Pierre Cardin was particularly well-timed.
    — Alex Badia, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
  • This rerelease is well-timed as awards season heats up, with The Odyssey expected to be among the top candidates for an array of Academy Award categories, including best picture.
    — Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of well-timed
Adjective
  • If we were left solely to the wordy wit of legislators in Congress for our guidance, uncorrected by the seasonable experience and the effectual complaints of the people, America would not long retain her rank among the nations.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Temperatures are seasonable with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s.
    — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • According to a federal audit published in July, more than 9,000 children in foster care nationwide had to temporarily stay in hotels, office buildings and other settings when states couldn't find suitable places over an 18-month period.
    — Liz Crawford, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Trump should fire Hegseth and clean house at the Pentagon and find a suitable secretary of defense (not secretary of war, as the asinine Hegseth styles himself) who won’t be acting like a frat boy at the one of the most solemn sites in the nation.
    — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • But despite the relative effectiveness of his perimeter presence, Smith had few answers for Wembanyama on the opposite end of the court, where the Frenchman scored 32 points.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Bennett, normally an outspoken political figure who has largely avoided the spotlight during the coalition negotiations, broke his relative silence to repeatedly confront Netanyahu during the speech.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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