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 The Paragon's layout benefits from opportune timing. — New Atlas, 4 June 2026 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 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
  • The circuit court, in its ruling, blamed Trump for failing to raise his immunity argument in a timely fashion.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, other storylines were timely and tugged at heartstrings, such as when her character officiated the first gay male wedding on daytime TV in a 2014 episode following Marlena’s emotional coming-out scenes with her grandson.
    — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Since 2008, Marvel’s Saturday night Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con has become, arguably, the industry’s most anticipated annual announcement event.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For Chou, the anticipated difficulties of the voyage are more straightforward.
    — Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • The implementation of this Roadmap, including the issue of weapons and other articles of the comprehensive peace plan, shall create appropriate conditions for a credible pathway towards achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Infectious fun All the game’s content is rich in theme—the items have scientific-sounding names, and the stages pose thematically appropriate hazards.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • Under their stewardship, the property keeps that classic Cape Cod feeling but has enough contemporary polish to appeal to today’s travelers (Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a proper corkscrew in the rooms, and so forth).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Sleep problems, chronic illness, medications and stress can all mimic a hormone problem, so a proper workup matters before blaming testosterone.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 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
  • For all of the wonderfully talented players that the City academy are bringing through, there have been no suitable deep-lying midfielders on the conveyor belt — even Nico O’Reilly was better as an attacking midfielder in his academy days.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The debate is no longer about whether the CLARITY Act contains suitable ethics provisions.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of suitable
Adjective
  • That’s coming from the guy who would go on to transform the Australian Open from a relative outlier among the Grand Slams into the most dynamic and innovative major tournament in the sport.
    — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026
  • The perception that prices rise like a rocket comes more from small, short-term moves, where ‘small’ is relative.
    — Michael Lynch, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
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