1
as in seasonable
especially suitable for a certain time
a timely invitation to lunch that came just as I was starting to feel hungry
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
when I order a pizza, I expect it to be delivered in a timely manner
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Recent Examples of timely
Also left out was the timely issue of tariffs.
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides are meeting for a fifth consecutive day Saturday in hopes of getting a CBA finished in a timely fashion to avoid any potential delays to the upcoming WNBA season.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The series could not be more timely, what with the giant corporations controlling everything and people adopting Chinese customs on social media.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2026
Referencing the troubles of the time, this still-timely song warns you not to trust authority on either side.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The two sides are meeting for a fifth consecutive day Saturday in hopes of getting a CBA finished in a timely fashion to avoid any potential delays to the upcoming WNBA season.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Mar. 2026
The series could not be more timely, what with the giant corporations controlling everything and people adopting Chinese customs on social media.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2026
Referencing the troubles of the time, this still-timely song warns you not to trust authority on either side.
—Brett Milano, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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The first weekend of spring will be partly cloudy and seasonable in the mid to upper 50s.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Before the front gets here, the region should expect more seasonable temperatures and a higher chance of rain, but more unsettled weather may arrive over the weekend.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There was no immediate confirmation from Iran, where little information has been coming out due to internet outages, round-the-clock airstrikes and tight restrictions on journalists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Stratton called for an immediate increase to $25 an hour — a position her opponents, who supported a gradual increase to $17 per hour, said reflected naivety and a lack of Washington experience.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Archaeologists finally detected the spot, hidden under grass and soil, where the shaft entrance lay dormant and waiting, perhaps for an opportune moment to surface.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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The 7-foot forward emerged from a season-long slumber at the most opportune time, finishing with 17 points, six rebounds and two blocks in a season-high 28 minutes off the bench after losing his starting spot to freshman Tae Simmons (eight points, eight rebounds).—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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District 4 Councilmember Jaceey Sebastian and Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs both issued statements commending the South Fulton Police Department's swift response and expressing condolences to the families of the victims.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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And while the city churned with anger, Se7enbites owner Trina Gregory took steps, swift ones, to bring some beauty back.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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But the judge said that, given Lau's age, her lack of a criminal record, and her remorse, the sentence was appropriate.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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There’s a kind of set (a gigantic Claes Oldenburg-style folding table and chairs), which is appropriate, since everything about Jacobs’ designs for this show is…big.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Courts on the Chinese mainland have indicated that a work is copyrightable if the output reflects the prompt writer’s intellectual effort.—
Marcus Lim,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Written reminders, organized notes, and prompt responses help avoid misunderstandings.—
Daniel Fusch,
AZCentral.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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She was considered proper and respected—if not somewhat eccentric.—
Shoshi Parks,
Popular Science,
19 Mar. 2026
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Gingie is a proper passion project for Lockwood, who was chuffed about the focal point of the open-concept kitchen.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Practical pitches can gain quick support.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Amazon’s new delivery options are likely to compete with quick-commerce apps like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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