the time has come

idiom

: it is the right moment to do something or for something to happen
We feel that the time has come for a decision to be made.

Examples of the time has come in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Nance believes that the time has come for leaders to adopt a holistic understanding of leadership excellence, one that is not just reactive but also anticipatory and deeply connected to the realities of today's global challenges. William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024 Now the time has come for the 4 to officially cede the cavity behind the two seats for the bigger, bolder Hy6, which instantly more than doubles power to 740 bhp. New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2024 Experts generally agree that the time has come, and the need is present for common-sense AI regulation. Matt Lowe, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 That brings us back to Hezbollah: if the Iranian insurance policy in Lebanon has been diminished, Khamenei could decide that the time has come to deploy a nuclear weapon. Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the time has come 

Dictionary Entries Near the time has come

Cite this Entry

“The time has come.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20time%20has%20come. Accessed 5 Dec. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!