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
There has never been a more opportune time for leaders to leverage their voices to support the necessity for an inclusive workplace.
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This was the first ‘Poker’ exercise in four years and comes at an opportune time for France to demonstrate its nuclear capability to other EU states, and to up the ante in terms of the defence debate in Europe.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For those ready to start their own business, now is an opportune time.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This is the opportune moment to make beneficial changes to your domestic sphere.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Simone E. Morris, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
This was the first ‘Poker’ exercise in four years and comes at an opportune time for France to demonstrate its nuclear capability to other EU states, and to up the ante in terms of the defence debate in Europe.
—Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
For those ready to start their own business, now is an opportune time.
—Jaime Catmull, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
This is the opportune moment to make beneficial changes to your domestic sphere.
—USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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Based on a February 2025 survey of 236 companies across various sizes, industries, and geographies, the 2025 Distributed Work Report provides a timely look at the state of remote and hybrid work models.—
Cara Brennan Allamano,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The timely interview came at a volatile moment on Wall Street, as investors worried about that President Donald Trump’s tariffs could lead to a recession and squeeze corporate IT budgets as a result, leading to softer demand for software.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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To avoid this, many advisors recommend a bucket strategy, in which capital is segmented by time frame, with each bucket tailored to the anticipated time of use and associated risk.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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At issue were the current and anticipated immigration and travel policies imposed by the Trump administration.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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The LLMs also recommended mental health assessments to these patients approximately six to seven times more often than what the validating physicians deemed appropriate and more than twice as often as the control group.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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In a statement provided by her attorney to THR, Smith denied the claims of abuse, arduous working hours and dearth of appropriate compensation and said that Rockelle had appeared in several accusers’ videos without payment or common labor protections.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the case filed with the Singapore High Court, the elder Kwek accused Sherman of instigating a boardroom coup by appointing two new board members without proper vetting by the nomination committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nitrous oxide inactivates vitamin B12 in the body, a crucial nutrient for the formation of red blood cells and the proper functioning of the nervous system.—
Ella Jeffries,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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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Quicklime, on the other hand, is not suitable for use in garden soils due to safety issues.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 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.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The April outlook readings for the demographic continued a six-month uptrend, reflecting continued relative strength in the jobs market.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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In its first three months in power, the new government restored relative calm to the country, largely restraining those who sought revenge for atrocities committed under the Assads.—
Christina Goldbaum,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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