timelier; timeliest
1
: coming early or at the right time
a timely decision
timely payment
2
: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion
a timely book
timeliness
noun
1
: in time : opportunely
the question was not … timely raised in the state court—
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Examples of timely in a Sentence
Adjective
Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.
She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion.
Recent Examples on the WebCynthia M. Ho, STAT, 28 Apr. 2024
The film is timely, as there is much discussion of succession in the wine industry.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
In addition, a recent fact sheet from the Department of State and the Department of Health and Human Services purports to support equitable and timely access to vaccines and treatments for all.
—Cynthia M. Ho, STAT, 28 Apr. 2024
The film is timely, as there is much discussion of succession in the wine industry.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2024
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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