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 start of a new year is also an opportune time to reflect and reevaluate one’s accomplishments, priorities and hopes for the future.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Herro is among those who believes the long trip ahead comes at an opportune time for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appears to be biding time, awaiting a more opportune moment for her next move.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Herro is among those who believes the long trip ahead comes at an opportune time for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
National Rally leader Marine Le Pen appears to be biding time, awaiting a more opportune moment for her next move.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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Chapter 119 of Florida statutes requires public officials to provide requested records in a timely manner.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article A 2-year-old Belgian Malinois named Eagle, who was suffering from a potentially life-threatening leg infection brought on by alleged neglect, is in recovery after a timely rescue by San Diego County Animal Services last month, officials said this week.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is no anticipated fire growth going forward, and equipment and personnel are being released from the incident.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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That includes an anticipated fight between Trump and California over that state's influential EV requirements.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2025
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Massey added that while each environment has to feel specific and appropriate, there’s also an overall cohesion to the soundscape that must be maintained.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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No matter how appropriate the words are, the communication will feel less like a celebration and more like an inauthentic, low-effort platitude due to the lack of human effort.—
Andrew Brodsky,
TIME,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Hopefully that means a bigger, more proper announcement than a lotion ad, too.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
6 Feb. 2025
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Black’s social media provides tons of videos that showcase the power of proper technique.—
Celeste Polanco,
Essence,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The cuts are well-timed throughout, supportive of both the comic punchlines and the tragic gut punches.—
Leslie Felperin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Jan. 2025
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While there was one major hiccup (6 ER on Sept. 8 against the Giants), the ensuing run was well-timed as rookie knuckleballer Matt Waldron had hit a wall.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But in the coming days, the snow is expected to thaw as temperatures rise to more seasonable levels.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
22 Jan. 2025
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For Tina, this means that her steady sales of T-shirts, even if seasonable at times, could be strong evidence for cash flow lending.—
Lechi (Richard) Zhang,
Forbes,
20 Dec. 2024
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Democrats gave lengthy speeches lasting 30 hours outlining why Vought is not suitable for the role in an attempt to hinder the confirmation process.—
Ewan Palmer,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Most highball glasses are not suitable for hot drinks.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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There is also the relative novelty of being in this position again.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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According to McDonald’s lore, the European relative lives in Sham Rock, Ireland, but visits McDonaldland for family reunions.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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