opportuneness

noun

Definition of opportunenessnext
as in usefulness

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  1. usefulness
  2. timeliness
  3. practicality
  4. feasibility
Noun
  • The result is deeper retention, stronger memory and community built on usefulness rather than visibility.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Wolf offered hints of rotational usefulness last season, but his clock-killing, ball-stopping dribbles to nowhere stood out more in a summer-league environment where his team was actually trying to win.
    — John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • While all are statutorily required to report illicit content, there’s a huge disparity regarding the timeliness and actionability of that data.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026
  • The new Federal Reserve chairman has asked for fresh thinking on the quality and timeliness of data, potentially meaning the Fed will collect more real-time data rather than relying on backdated surveys.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Definition of timeliness
Noun
  • The difficulty lies in discerning exactly what should hold onto—whether out of practicality or sentimentality—and what can be confidently tossed.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
  • While our designers both agree that bare wooden stairs are a style and safety issue, Spalding prefers to incorporate the practicality of carpet on stairs with a thoughtful runner.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 30 July 2026
Definition of practicality
Noun
  • The paper described research on the feasibility of using gene-editing to correct the mutation the caused their daughter’s disorder but did not mention a human trial nor their daughter’s death.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • If a district is attempting to add residential density, hospitality or mixed-use development, that flexibility could materially affect feasibility.
    — Brian Spear, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of feasibility
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“Opportuneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportuneness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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