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
Currently, Kawhi Leonard is the only signature basketball athlete on the brand’s roster and with his career winding down, now is an opportune time for New Balance to begin the next chapter in its on-court legacy.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
And so Sprecher saw this as an opportune moment to swoop in and pursue his entrepreneurial vision.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For Hamilton, in particular, this revamp has come at an opportune time.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 16 Jan. 2026
And so Sprecher saw this as an opportune moment to swoop in and pursue his entrepreneurial vision.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 16 Jan. 2026
For Hamilton, in particular, this revamp has come at an opportune time.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026
This is an opportune time — when the vehicle is ready, when weather supports — to bring our crew home.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
Adjective
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One glaring problem is found in Olde Town Arvada, where connecting from the light rail to departing bus service in a timely manner is impossible.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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By expanding access to data and increasing transparency across functions, organizations can make better informed decisions in a timely manner.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The highly anticipated matchup drew a season-high 6,108 crowd to Crisler Center a few hours before the Super Bowl.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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There’s some anticipated relief ahead, however, that could change the equation further.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Some growers have also started to focus more on roses that are appropriate to their local climates, Kukielski says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
14 Feb. 2026
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Observing the relationship between parental contact with their children and the payment of child support obligations, facilitate and encourage parental access and involvement (when appropriate).—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Hunting groups say this is an overestimation of deer numbers, and that the organization has never had a proper management plan.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
6 Feb. 2026
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Darn Tough Hiker Merino Wool Crew Socks Whether hot or cold, the proper cushioned sock can help regulate temperature in shoes and keep your feet extra comfortable.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Los has a keen understanding of economy, knowing how to keep an audience’s attention with a withering punchline or well-timed drop.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
15 Jan. 2026
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His goal off a one-timer was well-timed, coming less than a minute after Beckett Sennecke scored to trim a Wild lead to 2-1.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Morning lows will begin in the mid to upper 50s for most on Monday, but gradually become more seasonable by the end of the workweek.—
Shane Hinton,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wednesday’s temperatures were seasonable, but a noticeable warming trend is set to build through the weekend.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In addition, invest in a professional headshot (often available through career development offices) and begin assembling a versatile professional wardrobe suitable for interviews and a variety of workplace settings.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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This ultimately means that a suitable cathode must still be paired with it to create a complete battery cell.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Emma Schubart, a research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, warned that specialized NHS outreach risks normalizing close-relative relationships.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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This would be an unprecedented change in Oakland, where critics say the mayor’s relative lack of legislative authority has driven divisions in the local government, including political fights and budget standoffs.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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