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
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.
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
The start of a new year is also an opportune time to reflect and reevaluate one’s accomplishments, priorities and hopes for the future.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Herro is among those who believes the long trip ahead comes at an opportune time for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
The start of a new year is also an opportune time to reflect and reevaluate one’s accomplishments, priorities and hopes for the future.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
Herro is among those who believes the long trip ahead comes at an opportune time for the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2025
With 2025 fast approaching, the start of a new year offers nonprofit professionals an opportune time to critically assess ongoing and rising trends impacting their communities and constituents.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for opportune
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Tools like Duolingo’s AI tutors, which adjust to individual proficiency levels, have been shown to improve writing and conversational skills through timely corrections, as noted in a 2022 Stanford study.—
Balaji Soundararajan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The same cannot be said of logistics, which often makes timely production and deliveries challenging, never mind any urgent celebrity requests, according to the designer.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
24 Feb. 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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Plus, even if experts with appropriate training and expertise are appointed to the MAHA Commision, Kennedy’s still the one in charge.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2025
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What made this feel like the appropriate way to end this story?—
Willing Davidson,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
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Without proper execution, even the best strategies can fail.—
Dr. Sharon H. Porter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump, in his interview with Fox News, sees states like Iowa, Indiana and New Hampshire, among others, taking the proper approaches in education.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 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
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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
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Since then, Trump officials have not answered why the State Department appeared to be taking steps to pursue an acquisition of electric vehicles from Tesla, with the company's stainless steel Cybertruck likely being the most suitable option for an armored vehicle.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
24 Feb. 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. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the relative size of the outbreak is irrelevant.—
Cory Franklin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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But nondenominational churches tend to be more active in this space, given their relative independence and flexibility, said Jakob King, the minister of administration at Eagle Christian Church.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Opportune.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/opportune. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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