as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
your timeliness will make a good impression on the person interviewing you for the job
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Recent Examples of timeliness
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The proximity between the film’s commercial premiere and January’s Epstein file dump simply gives the impression of timeliness when, in fact, its subject matter is timeless.
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Andy Crump,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Hartenstein’s screening, McCain’s gutsy shotmaking, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pace, Caruso’s timeliness.
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Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
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Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Amid skyrocketing tourist numbers—Japan welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year—a lack of timeliness and no-shows have become a major cause of friction between tourists and Japanese in the hospitality industry.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
The proximity between the film’s commercial premiere and January’s Epstein file dump simply gives the impression of timeliness when, in fact, its subject matter is timeless.
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Andy Crump,
IndieWire,
15 June 2026
The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.
—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Hartenstein’s screening, McCain’s gutsy shotmaking, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pace, Caruso’s timeliness.
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Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content.
—
Jeremy Saks,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
Amid skyrocketing tourist numbers—Japan welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year—a lack of timeliness and no-shows have become a major cause of friction between tourists and Japanese in the hospitality industry.
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Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeliness
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Boards must prioritize energization dates and grid readiness to avoid investing in unpowerable compute.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
Noun
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
Noun
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It is found in a belief in personal responsibility, in a commitment to hard work, in respect for faith and family and in a willingness to place the interests of future generations above our own immediate desires.
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How people afford attending more than one of these matches is a testament to wealth, the power of savings, or the willingness to live with debt.
Noun
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Schedules moved earlier, and punctuality became a heat precaution.
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Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.
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“Timeliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeliness. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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