as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
a belated birthday card
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Recent Examples of belated
Scrambling to recall a few staff and issue some belated funding is just window dressing.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The misguided focus on containment is a belated echo of the nuclear age, when the United States and others limited the spread of atomic bombs by restricting access to enriched uranium, by keeping an eye on what certain scientists were doing and by sending inspectors into labs and military bases.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
At the time of the film’s release in theaters in October, both Crowe and Adria Petty talked with Variety about what the very belated re-release of the film after more than 40 years meant to them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Please accept our belated apology.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
The misguided focus on containment is a belated echo of the nuclear age, when the United States and others limited the spread of atomic bombs by restricting access to enriched uranium, by keeping an eye on what certain scientists were doing and by sending inspectors into labs and military bases.
—Zeynep Tufekci, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
At the time of the film’s release in theaters in October, both Crowe and Adria Petty talked with Variety about what the very belated re-release of the film after more than 40 years meant to them.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
Please accept our belated apology.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belated
Adjective
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Some common reasons for delayed deliveries include bad weather, heavy traffic, high delivery demand during holidays, customs delays for international packages and operational problems like vehicle breakdowns, Amazon said online.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
26 Jan. 2026
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The series starring Morris Chestnut was initially held back for another midseason run on Sundays before being summoned to the fall schedule to fill in for the delayed CIA, landing behind FBI on Mondays.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What began in Tehran late December in response to the collapse in currency and economic conditions quickly took on a political character -- with crowds on the streets openly calling for regime change.—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
27 Jan. 2026
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In fact, afternoon highs are forecast to stay below freezing, making this an unusually persistent cold spell for late January.—
Justin Lewis,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If a filer forgoes an extension and files late, the person risks additional fees for the tardy submission.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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As the Tribune reported last week, school districts throughout Cook County had absorbed a stunning $121 million plus in costs (and that merely is as of Dec. 28) because of the tardy distribution of cash from property taxes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
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In recent months, lenders have seized multiple apartment buildings to satisfy delinquent or failing loans.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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All this tumult has added to the unruly behavior exhibited by the three delinquent Flynn daughters, ages twelve, fifteen, and seventeen.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Chelsea finally reopened this year, from the team behind The Ludlow and The Bowery—with some overdue upgrades.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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And if your fragrance wardrobe is long overdue for something fresh and slightly masculine, turn immediately to the partnership’s Power Grip Salty Drip perfume.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Belated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belated. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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