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
Over the weekend, Trump said the slump marks an opportune time to jump into the market.
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Holland's meeting with the young Spidey fan came at an opportune time for friendly neighborhood superhero enthusiasts.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Bertuzzi’s 20-game scoreless streak under Sörensen didn’t come at an opportune time, either.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ramp’s meetings with Gruenbaum — who comes from private equity firm KKR and has no prior government experience — came at an opportune moment.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Mike Lillis, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Holland's meeting with the young Spidey fan came at an opportune time for friendly neighborhood superhero enthusiasts.
—Tommy McArdle, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Bertuzzi’s 20-game scoreless streak under Sörensen didn’t come at an opportune time, either.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Ramp’s meetings with Gruenbaum — who comes from private equity firm KKR and has no prior government experience — came at an opportune moment.
—Christopher Bing, ProPublica, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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Duties include overseeing completion of work products from various teams, along with ensuring timely delivery of project deliverables.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Here are six standout installations and pavilions that tackled the timely topic of sustainability, circularity and climate change with flair.—
Kissa Castaneda,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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This delay means that younger Gen Xers and Millennials, who may have already navigated significant financial milestones—like buying a home or sending kids to college—without that anticipated boost, may find inheritances to be more symbolic than transformative.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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The $50 million in anticipated revenue would go to tobacco cessation efforts and the state’s Medicaid program.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If your submission is selected for inclusion in the NPR News Quiz, you will be acknowledged in a list of contributors on NPR's website or otherwise receive appropriate credit, but failure to do so shall not be deemed a breach of your rights.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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The suit seeks compensatory and general damages and special and/or punitive damages, costs associated with filing the lawsuit and other damages deemed appropriate by the court.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2025
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Cabinet hardware jigs vary slightly in design, so follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper use.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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But on March 1, 1954, President Dwight Eisenhower issued a proclamation on the proper times.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Any moment is an excellent one for new music from the long-running retro-avant pop band Stereolab, but Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Stereolab’s first full-length since 2010’s Not Music, is particularly well-timed.—
Maura Johnston,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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His arrival may be well-timed given the recent struggles by Yennier Cano and the closer (more below).—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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These pieces work their magic year-round sans seasonable restrictions.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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Its vertical silhouette allows easy access to your phone, while the floral design adds a seasonable twist to the crossbody.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Time for Thorough Searches: Interim appointments allow boards the necessary time to conduct comprehensive searches for suitable permanent leaders.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This work will reveal insights about the quasi-moon and help the team select a suitable sampling site.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Somehow, the Rose Garden maintained a relative tranquility, and from it, Trump spoke to the American people.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Liverpool was a relative longshot to win the league crown entering the season.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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