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
This would have been the opportune moment to deploy medicines, like buprenorphine, to set users on a path to recovery.
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Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Stein called the snake catchers at an opportune moment, according to Kerewaro, as the snakes would have dispersed around the neighborhood.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
For those ready to start their own business, now is an opportune time.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The trip to Portugal also couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for Spacey.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Stein called the snake catchers at an opportune moment, according to Kerewaro, as the snakes would have dispersed around the neighborhood.
—Jack Guy, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
For those ready to start their own business, now is an opportune time.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
The trip to Portugal also couldn’t have come at a more opportune time for Spacey.
—Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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This could jeopardize the timely issuance of extreme weather watches and warnings.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
1 Apr. 2025
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There is also widespread agreement that the core purpose of the discovery law — full and timely disclosure to defendants — should be fully protected and preserved.—
Jane Manning,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, those efforts reportedly failed to secure the anticipated funding.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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This strategy positions investors to benefit from GOOGL’s anticipated rally, leveraging its technical bounce and the potential for tariff clarity to drive growth stocks higher.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Zeb Scoville and Emily what would be the appropriate tagline to put on this and immediately everybody said, 'Tough and Competent.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Try to consult with the appropriate professionals if needed.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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All my Social Security user logins are again able to connect and view the proper benefit information.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2025
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The government insisted the nonprofits didn't have standing to bring this case on behalf of the employees because the employees themselves needed go through the proper, yet limited, channels to challenge their firings, with each employee fighting his or her own battle.—
Christina Gatti,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sources say this likely means that the director’s new film won’t make its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, but the late September release date is well-timed to the fall film festivals.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The performances will be well-timed for both Fender and Young.—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Having the holiday in March has brought more seasonable temperatures and an earlier sunset than later in the spring.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
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Since then, there has still been volatility in the eggs market and eggs reached a historic high of $8.17 per dozen on March 3, which was attributed to tight supplies and seasonable demand.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The narrow five-game spread between the top and bottom performers illustrates the relative consistency in baseline predictive ability.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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China’s projection of relative strength belies the grave harm the Trump administration’s tariffs could potentially inflict on the country.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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