as in delayed
not arriving, occurring, or settled at the due, usual, or proper time
a belated birthday card
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as in lateness
the quality or state of being late
the belatedness of the payment resulted in us being charged overdue fees
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Recent Examples of belated
Chris Willman, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
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
But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
The belated and awkward actions of the tech giant further damaged the company’s profile at time when China’s regulators were mounting a multi-pronged assault on the activities and business practices of the country’s leading tech firms.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 June 2022
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Adjective
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
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
But a belated, uninspiring improvement is an improvement nonetheless.
—Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 2 Feb. 2024
The belated and awkward actions of the tech giant further damaged the company’s profile at time when China’s regulators were mounting a multi-pronged assault on the activities and business practices of the country’s leading tech firms.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 23 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belated
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Advertisement Advertisement Oklahoma City blew a late lead in Game 1 of the Finals—allowing Indiana to steal a win on OKC’s home floor—making its championship quest that much more difficult.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
23 June 2025
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And Studio’s latest commission, a rehabbed midcentury home tucked in a bohemian enclave of Laurel Canyon.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
23 June 2025
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His tardy arrival caused a two-hour delay and European delegates, including UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, staged a walkout. UEFA, the European federation, issued a harsh statement following the walkout.—
Michael Lewis,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Most importantly, try not to be tardy to the party.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2025
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What happens next All delinquent borrowers should have received an email notifying them of their status.—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2025
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The report found that the borrower delinquency rate is lowest for those under 30, and the average age of a delinquent borrower has increased from 38.6 to 40.4.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
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Cannabinoid science is overdue for a new taxonomy, one that recognizes these compounds as classes, not single chemicals, with CBG perhaps not as a minor member but as a category-defining origin point.—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
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Long overdue deregulation in Europe opening up an opportunity in banks such as Barclays.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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“Belated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belated. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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