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 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 The Hugging Face incident couldn’t come at a more opportune time for the cyber industry. — Samantha Subin, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 The decision comes at an opportune time for the Tigers, who went 8-5 last season. — Pj Green july 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 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
  • President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine received no timely warning from partners, as shortages of Patriot defenses and continuing Starlink restrictions hamper the country’s ability to counter attacks.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • But economic mobility also depends on safe housing, timely paperwork, promised assistance arriving and enough savings to absorb the next $1,000 obstacle.
    — Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • In Chiclayo, one of Peru’s largest cities, excitement over Leo’s anticipated homecoming turned to apprehension after his diagnosis.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The indefatigable Hellboy and Sons of Anarchy star, now 76, has half a dozen films in production, and next year is aiming to play Ernest Hemingway in a new biopic set in Cuba and will co-star in the anticipated Sons of Anarchy spinoff Legends.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • And what is the appropriate adjudication and justice for that kind of behavior?
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The team of Berg and Bissinger seems appropriate here since both gave us that classic of Texas football, Friday Night Lights, and now find a new uniquely moving connection to the sport and the young men who played it.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • This should be the proper way to handle things, whenever these idiot artists decide to rant.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Among the errors cited in the August 6 report is a failure to allow proper curing (drying) time for the caulk applied to the expansion joints that separate the basin’s concrete slabs.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • The 17 Pro line also launched in a bold orange color that was good and well-timed, a nice silver, and a great deep blue.
    — Jay Peters, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The piece was well-timed, a matter both of luck and basic contrarian impulses.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of well-timed
Adjective
  • Thursday and Friday will be dry and seasonable with plenty of sunshine and highs in the 70s.
    — Joseph Dames, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Dry and pleasant conditions are forecast to continue into Monday with no mentionable rain chances along with seasonable afternoon temperatures anticipated.
    — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • Last week, Niti Aayog, an Indian government think tank, shared a framework for local governments to evaluate data center projects for sustainability and to provide suitable locations, based on grid readiness and water supply availability.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Though the park’s activities are suitable for a wide variety of thrill seekers, participants must weigh between 45 and 250 pounds to safely use the park’s gear and be shorter than 6-foot-6.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • The 5-year relative survival rate for non-small cell lung cancer is 67% if the cancer has not spread outside of the lung, according to the ACS.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The first is a ratio chart, which is one of the best tools for gauging relative strength.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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