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
What Fox brings to the Spurs The bold move comes at an opportune time for San Antonio, who desperately needed to add a running mate for Wembanyama that simply wasn’t there with the likes of Chris Paul or Devin Vassell.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The recent breakout and momentum suggests that the stock is on track toward our $110 target, making this an opportune time to re-engage with a new options trade structure.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the results show minor variations but the spread does support the idea that Liverpool have played teams at opportune moments this season.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In Puerto Rico, decorations are typically put up by Thanksgiving, and kept up until the season concludes in mid-January, with opportune picture moments at every corner.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
The recent breakout and momentum suggests that the stock is on track toward our $110 target, making this an opportune time to re-engage with a new options trade structure.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2025
Unsurprisingly, the results show minor variations but the spread does support the idea that Liverpool have played teams at opportune moments this season.
—Andy Jones, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In Puerto Rico, decorations are typically put up by Thanksgiving, and kept up until the season concludes in mid-January, with opportune picture moments at every corner.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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The Knicks controlled the game, behind timely offense and defense.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
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Employee layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could impact the timely return of tax refunds and other services, experts have said.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar has teased a SZA appearance at his highly anticipated halftime show, and the pregame promises Louisiana natives Jon Batiste, Ledisi, and more.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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The highly anticipated Last Crescendo card in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia—headlined by the rematch between Artur Beterbiev and Dmitry Bivol—will feature one of the biggest fight cards in recent boxing history.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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These steps are inherently time-consuming and demand not only effective collaboration across various departments but also the strategic deployment of appropriate technologies.—
Zoryana Zagorodnya,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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His attorney, Sergio De La Pava of the New York County Defender Services, agreed with the prosecution that a mental health exam is an appropriate measure for his client. N.J.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The chairman alleged Sherman colluded with some board members to wrest control by making changes to the board’s composition by appointing two new directors without proper vetting by the nominations committee.—
Jonathan Burgos,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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The on and off ramps at Exit 74 on I-95 lack the proper acceleration and deceleration lanes that merge on and off I-95.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
3 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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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
Adjective
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The storm is expected to clear out Monday morning, with temperatures dropping to a more seasonable low 30s, according to the NWS.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
14 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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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,
7 Mar. 2025
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This option is suitable for individuals who enjoy the feel of memory foam but are concerned about overheating.—
Jené Luciani Sena,
Fox News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Soil pH The relative acidity or alkalinity of the soil affects how well roses can access nutrients in the soil.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
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By contrast, the Druze who ended up on the Israeli side of the Golan gained relative security, democratic freedoms and economic opportunity.—
Uriel Heilman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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