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, 13 Oct. 2025
Since the government shutdown began two weeks ago, sporadic staffing issues have led to flight delays at various airports across the country, but overall, the aviation system has performed at normal levels of both timeliness and safety.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is being investigated by federal agencies amid complications posed by a federal government shutdown, which could affect the timeliness of fact-finding and public communications.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
But was there a conversation about whether or not to include it, given its timeliness?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
All of this muchness, in both form and content, adds to the series’s sense of timeliness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s timeliness is undeniable, but timeliness alone has never been an argument for greatness.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Given the German reputation for timeliness and efficiency, the spot is easy to find and the trains depart on time, religiously, so getting there is quite simple.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Duchaine said the biggest gaps to mental health care in Charlotte are capacities and timeliness.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Since the government shutdown began two weeks ago, sporadic staffing issues have led to flight delays at various airports across the country, but overall, the aviation system has performed at normal levels of both timeliness and safety.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025
The event is being investigated by federal agencies amid complications posed by a federal government shutdown, which could affect the timeliness of fact-finding and public communications.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
But was there a conversation about whether or not to include it, given its timeliness?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
All of this muchness, in both form and content, adds to the series’s sense of timeliness.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
Anderson’s timeliness is undeniable, but timeliness alone has never been an argument for greatness.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Given the German reputation for timeliness and efficiency, the spot is easy to find and the trains depart on time, religiously, so getting there is quite simple.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Duchaine said the biggest gaps to mental health care in Charlotte are capacities and timeliness.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeliness
Noun
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Our amazing career tech partnership with Great Oaks sets up our students for success with hands-on learning and career readiness.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
18 Oct. 2025
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Vance’s spokesperson, William Martin, condemned the Newsom’s criticism, labeling it a mischaracterization of standard military training that ensures force readiness.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But Trump has already indicated a willingness to meddle in the workings of media companies — and given his closeness with the Ellison clan, he’s widely expected to weigh in.—
Rohan Goswami,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Washington’s willingness to prepare for the worst made the difference.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
20 Oct. 2025
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While the cinematic show in front of 70,000 fans went off without a hitch, some fans hopped online afterward to criticize La Flame’s punctuality.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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These long-distance migrants are prompt with a reputation for their punctuality.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Timeliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeliness. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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