seasonableness

noun

Definition of seasonablenessnext
as in opportuneness

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  1. timeliness
  2. usefulness
  3. practicality
Noun
  • Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial.
    — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Come for the timeliness, stay for Cap wrecking a bunch of guys in an elevator.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of timeliness
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  • But, as jurors learned, the confusion surrounding the existence of the proffer and the usefulness of an interview led to the decision not to prosecute at the time.
    — John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The unit of value becomes the workflow, because an agent's usefulness comes from executing multistep processes across systems.
    — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • The Naot Marbella Platform Wedge Sandals strike the perfect balance between style and everyday practicality, delivering height with plush padding and arch support for all-day comfort.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The 1989 movie portrayed this area as quaint and quiet where practicality and a handshake replace braggadocio.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of practicality
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“Seasonableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonableness. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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