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
Please accept our belated apology.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
In April, Simpson shared some belated photos from her Easter celebrations with her family of five.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
The Setting Sun The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked, in a belated way, the demise of empire.
—Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2023
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
In April, Simpson shared some belated photos from her Easter celebrations with her family of five.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 14 Jan. 2025
But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
The Setting Sun The death of Queen Elizabeth II marked, in a belated way, the demise of empire.
—Fintan O’Toole, Foreign Affairs, 21 Feb. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belated
Adjective
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Factors such as the co-owner Cary Heizenrader's death contritubed to the delayed opening.—
Bahar Anooshahr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The atypical symptoms can lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis.—
Health,
Health,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Remarks from Kirk’s widow were well received on the Right, with little controversy as to her interpretation of her late husband’s wishes.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their latest attempt, through a kangaroo immigration court, exposes their true colors once again.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The North College Hill City School District said an average of 120 high schoolers are arriving tardy.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Sep. 2025
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And then this girl, who ran to school on Wednesday in excitement and to avoid a tardy slip, realizes the shooter has taken something from her.—
Shimon Prokupecz,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
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In 2026, the amount considered to be a serious delinquent tax debt is $66,000.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of June, over 6 million borrowers were delinquent, and more than 5 million were in default, the Education Department said.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Over the past three years, the city has begun to address long-overdue repairs, reopening pools, restoring lighting, and fixing building roofs, efforts that were largely neglected during Hernandez’s administration.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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San Diego officials plan to spend $5 million analyzing how to prioritize overdue renovations and repairs to the city’s 1,600 buildings, many of which only get attention when emergency repairs are needed.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Belated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belated. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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