as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
your timeliness will make a good impression on the person interviewing you for the job
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Recent Examples of timeliness
The proximity between the film’s commercial premiere and January’s Epstein file dump simply gives the impression of timeliness when, in fact, its subject matter is timeless.
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Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Hartenstein’s screening, McCain’s gutsy shotmaking, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pace, Caruso’s timeliness.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But there’s also a discernible strain of hope and timeliness amid the bleakness in some of the most recent hits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
Amid skyrocketing tourist numbers—Japan welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year—a lack of timeliness and no-shows have become a major cause of friction between tourists and Japanese in the hospitality industry.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The timeliness of filing cases bothers him.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Hartenstein’s screening, McCain’s gutsy shotmaking, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pace, Caruso’s timeliness.
—Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
—Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
But there’s also a discernible strain of hope and timeliness amid the bleakness in some of the most recent hits.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 20 May 2026
Amid skyrocketing tourist numbers—Japan welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year—a lack of timeliness and no-shows have become a major cause of friction between tourists and Japanese in the hospitality industry.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026
The timeliness of filing cases bothers him.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeliness
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The wing also made mental health counseling, chapel, crisis intervention, and military and family readiness resources available to its community following Watson’s death.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
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Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Starmer led the Labour party to a landslide victory in July 2024 and ever since, his popularity has been eroding thanks to a persistently high cost of living, an anemic economy and a scandal over his willingness to accept gifts from wealthy donors.—
James Cirrone,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Accordingly, the cigars that stood out to us when compiling this year’s list of premier smokes were the ones made by producers with a real sense of heritage, an exacting focus on craftsmanship, and a willingness to wait for optimum results.—
Richard Carleton Hacker,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
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Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Timeliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeliness. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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