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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John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Check airport conditions early and often, including official websites and social media accounts where airports share timely updates and guidance, according to experts.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2026
The plaintiffs allege the bank failed to properly monitor accounts and did not file timely suspicious activity reports concerning questionable transactions, including transfers Black made to Epstein from his Bank of America account.
—Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Desperate to will his team back into the game, the veteran guard knocked down a series of timely 3s throughout the second half.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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