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 Dry and pleasant conditions are forecast to continue into Monday with no mentionable rain chances along with seasonable afternoon temperatures anticipated. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Sep. 2026 Rain chances decrease this afternoon, with seasonable highs in the mid-70s expected. — Shane Hinton, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 The coast-to-coast heat is expected to break later in the month, with a region of more seasonable weather in the Northeast in the Climate Prediction Center's 3-4 week outlook. — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 1 Aug. 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
  • Against California, a formidable defense and timely offense helped UCLA pull off a win.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • The bill may also come due if the homeowner fails to make timely insurance and property tax payments or stops maintaining the property.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • That’s according to Respawn First, which noted that the system would rely on signals relayed by the game engine to choose opportune times to serve gamers in-game commercials.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026
  • To Saubert, though, Fleury stands out much more for his skill than his opportune wisecracks.
    — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • But appropriate counseling depends on the precise diagnosis, gestational age, associated abnormalities, prognosis and maternal circumstances.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Schools must balance their responsibility to decide what material is appropriate for younger students with students’ First Amendment rights to receive information and ideas.
    — Susan Farrell, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • Meanwhile the separate flood insurance policy required under their mortgage had surged from $1,300 to an anticipated $5,800 by 2026.
    — Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Closing will occur in approximately one month subject to the anticipated regulatory approval.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • With efficacy and affordability top of mind, Skin Union’s product boast ph-balancing, and filler-free formulas suitable for all skin types, and all under $30.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In the other case, officials couldn’t find a suitable vein for an IV line, so the drugs weren’t administered.
    — Kim Chandler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of suitable

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“Seasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonable. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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