seasonable

adjective

ˈsēz-nə-bəl How to pronounce seasonable (audio)
Definition of seasonablenext
as in timely
especially suitable for a certain time seasonable advice is more likely to be listened to

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Recent Examples of seasonable Monsoon moisture moves in soon Friday is another seasonable day for the Central Valley and Central California with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s for much of the Central Valley. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026 Heat will start to ease Sunday for much of the East, with highs next week sinking back into the more seasonable 80s. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Temperatures will be in the upper 70s on Saturday and seasonable in the mid-80s on Sunday. — Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 27 June 2026 The high is expected to climb to a more seasonable temperature around the low 70s Tuesday, with sunny skies throughout the day, NWS forecasts. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for seasonable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seasonable
  1. timely
  2. opportune
  3. proper
  4. appropriate
  5. anticipated
  6. suitable
Adjective
  • The circuit court, in its ruling, blamed Trump for failing to raise his immunity argument in a timely fashion.
    — Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, other storylines were timely and tugged at heartstrings, such as when her character officiated the first gay male wedding on daytime TV in a 2014 episode following Marlena’s emotional coming-out scenes with her grandson.
    — Jeff Nelson, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Experts suggest gold remains underweight in many portfolios, making current prices an opportune time for accumulation, recommending a 5-10% allocation.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Recent champions Las Vegas and New York are once again flailing through the regular season, relying on their ability to flip the switch at an opportune moment.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Under their stewardship, the property keeps that classic Cape Cod feeling but has enough contemporary polish to appeal to today’s travelers (Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a proper corkscrew in the rooms, and so forth).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Sleep problems, chronic illness, medications and stress can all mimic a hormone problem, so a proper workup matters before blaming testosterone.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • The implementation of this Roadmap, including the issue of weapons and other articles of the comprehensive peace plan, shall create appropriate conditions for a credible pathway towards achieving Palestinian self-determination and statehood.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Infectious fun All the game’s content is rich in theme—the items have scientific-sounding names, and the stages pose thematically appropriate hazards.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • Since 2008, Marvel’s Saturday night Hall H panel at San Diego Comic-Con has become, arguably, the industry’s most anticipated annual announcement event.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • For Chou, the anticipated difficulties of the voyage are more straightforward.
    — Velvet Wu July 26, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • The park is a piece of an effort by Missouri State Parks to turn old railroad lines into trails suitable for civilian use.
    — Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • In several looks, the hips protruded impressively outward, but the silhouette appeared more subtle and somewhat suitable for everyday wear in the label’s delicate camisole tops.
    — Kelly Niesen, Glamour, 24 July 2026
Definition of suitable

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“Seasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonable. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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