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 If we were left solely to the wordy wit of legislators in Congress for our guidance, uncorrected by the seasonable experience and the effectual complaints of the people, America would not long retain her rank among the nations. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026 Temperatures are seasonable with highs in the upper 70s to mid 80s. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 Temperatures will remain seasonable, with afternoons in the mid to upper 60s. — Cutter Martin, CBS News, 20 Oct. 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
  • There are trendy accessories that aren’t too timely, classic leather goods with subtle logos, and quite a few statement pieces for the more adventurous dressers among us.
    — Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Nolan Traoré found his jumper after halftime, Julius Randle added timely baskets and passes, and Day’Ron Sharpe kept working the glass.
    — C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of timely
Adjective
  • Instead, policyholders may find now to be a particularly opportune time to revisit what's working and what isn't, while also looking for ways to boost the value of a policy overall (even if that means changing providers or insurance types).
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • This is not the first time James has decided that the middle of the national anthem was an opportune time to work on his golf swing.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • Any function whose work can be pointed at a proper model of its underlying business, instead of at a general-purpose language model, is starting to compound the same way Anthropic’s engineering did a year ago.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Pentecostal parents Ruth and Marius were accused of domestic violence, with worldwide protests criticizing what dissenters called harsh and hasty steps taken by Norwegian social workers without proper evidence.
    — Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • The jacket comes in 10 different fall-appropriate colors, each with a contrasting plaid lining that peeks out when the cuff is turned up.
    — Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • For example, a floor-only cleaning session may be appropriate for routine debris removal, while full-coverage cleaning can be selected when walls, slopes and the waterline also require attention.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • That's what made Thursday's earnings report such an anticipated event — a chance to update investors on its progress and show what's in store for next year.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Now, with the release of the feature-length animated The Cat in the Hat, the company kicks off an anticipated three-film slate and a year-long celebration of Geisel’s seven decades of influence.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of anticipated
Adjective
  • The ability to choose between these approaches makes the K70 suitable for both regular upkeep and more comprehensive cleaning sessions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Instead of functioning only as large electricity consumers, facilities with suitable on-site generation could potentially support the wider power system when connected to the grid.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
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“Seasonable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonable. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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