opportuneness

noun

Definition of opportunenessnext
as in usefulness

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  1. usefulness
  2. timeliness
  3. practicality
  4. feasibility
Noun
  • In the ongoing debate about the usefulness of data centers, or the overwhelming curse of the same, both sides have their arguments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Its software, which will run iOS 27 at launch, was also designed alongside the hardware to maximize its usefulness in both landscape and portrait modes.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of timeliness
Noun
  • This advancement has the potential to enhance the practicality of hydrogen systems for vehicular and aerospace applications.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Striking the right balance between practicality and passion is a nearly impossible task.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of practicality
Noun
  • The first Chinese cargo ship traveling along the Northern Sea Route is set to dock in England this week, reflecting Beijing’s growing Arctic ambitions, though analysts cast doubt on the venture’s commercial feasibility.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • During startup, feasibility agents extract unstructured protocol criteria and fix enrollment bottlenecks before site activation even begins.
    — Anshima Raj, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of feasibility
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“Opportuneness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportuneness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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