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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1
as in seasonable
especially suitable for a certain time
a timely invitation to lunch that came just as I was starting to feel hungry
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
when I order a pizza, I expect it to be delivered in a timely manner
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Recent Examples of timeliness
Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Economists David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Speeding up the approval process for the redevelopment would allow the project to be completed in a more timely manner and lower uncertainty over the timeline.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Confronted with stale economic reports, forecasters typically turn to consumer and business sentiment data for more timely signals on how people will behave.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Other good habits to build include backing up your data, enabling multi-factor authentication whenever possible, installing timely software updates, and recognizing and reporting phishing messages and other scams.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 2 May 2025
Economists David Ely, San Diego State University YES: Speeding up the approval process for the redevelopment would allow the project to be completed in a more timely manner and lower uncertainty over the timeline.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
Confronted with stale economic reports, forecasters typically turn to consumer and business sentiment data for more timely signals on how people will behave.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
That invisible hand can be seen at work, powered by modern-day tech like AI and machine learning, helping a merchant get timely finance to replenish their stock or provide convenience to a shopper while transacting on an e-commerce website.
—Bindesh Pandey, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeliness
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The California Department of Education said the initiative helps boost student engagement, academic performance, and career readiness by promoting resource efficiency, school health, and green learning pathways.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth contend transgender troops hurt readiness and lethality of the military.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Its vertical silhouette allows easy access to your phone, while the floral design adds a seasonable twist to the crossbody.—
Melony Forcier,
People.com,
13 Mar. 2025
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Having the holiday in March has brought more seasonable temperatures and an earlier sunset than later in the spring.—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Far from being a costly premium, waterless technologies like CO₂ dyeing deliver immediate, measurable operational value.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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So, the immediate impact would be fairly significant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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According to Johnson, emerging adulthood is an opportune time to develop one’s personal brand.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Deford said that the new businesses are opening at an opportune time, heading into the market’s busiest months, and will fill out its last available spaces.—
Mathew Schumer,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The truth is no one should be surprised by the swift start.—
Dan Alexander,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump's March executive order overhauling how U.S. elections are run prompted swift lawsuits from the League of United Latin American Citizens, the League of Women Voters Education Fund, the Democratic National Committee and others, who called it unconstitutional.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those with weakened immune systems cannot adequately mount an appropriate immune response when exposed to different diseases.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The Dallas starters were a little out of sorts, and Bueckers struggled to find the appropriate balance between hunting her shot and feeding her teammates.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In simple terms, prompt injection is a way for attackers to trick an AI into doing something it wasn’t supposed to.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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By the later seasons, the familiar of the house Guillermo (played by the delightful Harvey Guillén) gives us a proper Gay Storyline™ that will really tear your heartstrings.—
James Factora,
Them.,
2 May 2025
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The short version is: With proper seasoning, carbon steel is essentially nonstick.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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“Timeliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeliness. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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