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
Remarkable run prevention has paired with an opportune offense to create a 4 1/2-game cushion atop the American League West.
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Tilt and rotation of the umbrella is also crucial for opportune shade coverage.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
President Trump is applying immense pressure to restructure our economy at a pivotal and opportune moment.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The benefits pilot comes at an opportune time for two reasons.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
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Chandler Rome, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Tilt and rotation of the umbrella is also crucial for opportune shade coverage.
—Sandi Schwartz, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2025
President Trump is applying immense pressure to restructure our economy at a pivotal and opportune moment.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
The benefits pilot comes at an opportune time for two reasons.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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Too many bureaucrats, in too many offices, are chasing too many approvals to get anything done in a timely manner.—
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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As Screen Scotland doubled its development investment earlier this summer with the launch of its £1.2 million ($1.6 million) Talent Builder scheme, the move was welcomed as a timely expansion of early-career support.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
8 Aug. 2025
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A little extra soil is always nice to have around to fill depressions in lawns, ruts that develop, and in your case, an anticipated hole.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Aug. 2025
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Establish clear metrics to measure the effectiveness of programs, and budget realistically for anticipated costs (e.g., legal settlements).—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The player models and lighting are excellent, with equipment shining and time of day delivering the appropriate immersion.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Lucio — leggy, brave, sturdy in the challenge — is probably more appropriate as a reference point.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Aug. 2025
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Blackwood recently went to a hardware store where an employee had become known for her ability to mix a proper Carolina blue, and bought new paint.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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To get the cast and crew in the proper headspace for filming the crime thriller, Caron hosted a Portland-area screening of John Cassavetes’ Gloria (1980).—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Aug. 2025
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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
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By Wednesday, a cold front is expected to move through the area, bringing more seasonable temperatures and a break from the summer sizzle.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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Wet weather rain chances will increase during the week, which will drop temperatures back to seasonable, Bennett said.—
Elainie Barraza,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Project Neighbors Executive Director Carmen Vincent said the homes would be suitable for nurses, teachers, grocery store clerks, senior citizens and others who need affordable homes.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Investments in securities entail risk and are not suitable for all investors.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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His handling of immigration remains a relative bright spot with this age group.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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That’s strange, since most people are usually there to work on their laptops or check their phones in relative tranquility.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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