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
Noun
  • Even if the limb could be spared, its future usefulness was doubtful.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
  • In the past year or two, in the interest of sustainability and recognizing its usefulness, customers have been seeking glass items to add to their collections.
    — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of usefulness
Noun
  • 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
  • That combination of elegance and practicality is particularly appealing for travelers, since a good tote needs to look stylish while still having enough space for the essentials.
    — Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of practicality
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“Seasonableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seasonableness. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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