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
These contractors typically reside in South Asian countries like India and are opportune initial targets for several reasons.
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Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
That last one, from Marvel, has been shrouded in mystery, so now would be an opportune time to demonstrate that the film will deliver.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
And Dallas-Fort Worth might well be the crown jewel — the nation’s most opportune area for a Las Vegas-style casino resort.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Klein, PC Magazine, 11 Apr. 2026
That last one, from Marvel, has been shrouded in mystery, so now would be an opportune time to demonstrate that the film will deliver.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2026
And Dallas-Fort Worth might well be the crown jewel — the nation’s most opportune area for a Las Vegas-style casino resort.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Apr. 2026
Having said all that, luck and an opportune break or two are still key ingredients to political success, as Davis suggested.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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In that order, Judge Susan van Keulen said government lawyers confirmed the USCIS has a duty to issue a timely decision on an application — and also that the holds are indefinite, two contradictory arguments.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
28 Apr. 2026
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This policy ensures the safety of all guests and the timely operation of our voyages.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As for what’s to be built around the anticipated stadium?—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Apr. 2026
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After filming the anticipated reunion, a snippet of an exchange among Ciara Miller, Westling Wilson and Amanda Batula was shared on social media platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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People in this area are urged to properly dispose of cigarette butts, matches, and any other flammable items in appropriate containers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Oh my gosh, ticked off is not the appropriate word.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kirsten Kelly-Vargas and her husband, Gary, felt a similar urgency to acquire the proper attire for the occasion.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2026
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Ashlyn Needham wrote in Southern Living that proper hanging matters more than people realize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to the Adrien Brody film, brutalist architecture has been having a moment in 2025, which makes the opening of Fairmont Golden Prague, set in a brutalist classic from 1974, very well-timed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig first obtained by CNBC, Torres cites reports on a series of irregular and well-timed trades in the minutes ahead of Trump calling a pause on hostilities.—
Emily Wilkins,Justin Papp,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After that, the region dries out for the weekend, with cooler mornings and more seasonable afternoon temperatures returning.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The end of the week looks drier and seasonable.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This will require recurring cost, however, making the recurring purchase of purified water for a filterless humidifier is just as suitable a solution.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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It should be noted that maples or any other plants that require regular moisture and protection from summer sun are most suitable for container growing.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Zachary Schermele On the heels of a frightening shooting over the weekend, the royal address seemed to bring Washington together in a moment of relative unity at a time when it was needed.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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New Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has endorsed the talks but his relative silence and non-visibility have created space for Iran’s various internal factions to disagree over the way forward.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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