Synonyms of timeliness

timeliness

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• readiness
• promptness
• willingness
• punctuality
• quickness
• promptitude
• alacrity
• earliness
• prematurity
• aptness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tardiness
• lateness
• slowness
• unpunctuality
• belatedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timeliness

The film will arrive in theaters just weeks after its Venice premiere, as its timeliness is top of mind for its makers. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

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

There were bigger hits on the day, but the timeliness of those bunts spoke to the confidence with which the Red Sox were playing. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026

Having disposed of the timeliness issue, the appeal court next turned to the merits of the dismissal of RCA's causes of action under the Hawaii UPEPA. — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

In my experience, adults who impose rigid standards on youth advisory boards about timeliness, clothing or oral or written communications will not have a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with them. — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

While all are statutorily required to report illicit content, there’s a huge disparity regarding the timeliness and actionability of that data. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 20 July 2026