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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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.
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Adjective
While Hamlin’s pit crew delivered with a timely pit stop, six other cars ahead of him took only two tires while three other cars stayed on track.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Dark Renaissance and The Dream Factory both serve as timely reminders that no single artist can create a golden age.
—Isaac Butler, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2025
Repicturing Rural was designed as a guide for more accurate, elevated and timely portrayals of the various nuances of the rural American experience, empowering brands to use their influence over visual culture to spark material change.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
His return to the field is timely for Baltimore which has now won two in a row to keep its season alive, improving to 3-5 on the year.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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