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 timely
Many winners opt for a timely message, while others resort to rattling off a list of names.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
GenAI can analyze data from home blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, and wearables, enabling earlier medication adjustments and timelier treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida law requires that insurance plans ensure adequate, timely access to in-network primary care and specialists, a provision known as network adequacy.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Hyper focused on delivering timely news, insightful analysis and revealing data, Sourcing Journal is empowering industry leaders to make informed business decisions.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
GenAI can analyze data from home blood pressure cuffs, glucose monitors, and wearables, enabling earlier medication adjustments and timelier treatments.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida law requires that insurance plans ensure adequate, timely access to in-network primary care and specialists, a provision known as network adequacy.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2026
Hyper focused on delivering timely news, insightful analysis and revealing data, Sourcing Journal is empowering industry leaders to make informed business decisions.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Conditions should stay seasonable Thursday with a high of 65 before quickly returning to above-normal warmth for the weekend.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Temperatures will stay seasonable for a few days before warming back into the 80s just as SXSW wraps up.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When a fire alarm fails, a sprinkler system shuts down, or a fire marshal issues a violation notice, businesses often face immediate safety and compliance concerns.—
Matthew Kayser,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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The response in her comments was immediate and effusive.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Whalar Group’s bet on creator content comes at an opportune time.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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The month of March could be an opportune time to catch a northern lights display, as an increase of solar activity and the spring equinox could make auroras more likely in the coming weeks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Evan Wanner walked off the Class AA state championship in double overtime with a swift wrister past Jerdee, returning Moorhead to the summit of Minnesota high school hockey.—
Andrew Cornelius,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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An anonymous tip in August 2025 triggered a swift investigation, leading to Mays’ arrest and a sting operation the next month.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Denim is appropriate for any London closet, and my go-to pick is this pair of Alexa Chung jeans.—
Alexandra Pereira,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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One-third of teens already prefer AI companions over humans for serious conversations, according to a 2025 survey conducted by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization that helps families navigate age-appropriate media choices.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Information revealed by records can raise awareness — and prompt change, from new laws to the launching of investigations.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
12 Mar. 2026
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That's because the traditional gold investing benefits that have applied for decades are especially pronounced this March, giving prospective investors and those who may not be fully invested in the metal reason to take prompt action.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unable to afford a proper burial, the victim’s husband and daughter have created a GoFundMe to help pay for services.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Other clips don’t even bother rendering a proper baby.—
Joe Wilkins Published Mar 12,
Futurism,
12 Mar. 2026
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The veteran forward, re-acquired by the Panthers at the NHL trade deadline on Friday, made a quick impression in his first game back in South Florida with a goal and assist in Florida’s 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was probably struck amid a quick succession of bombs dropped on the compound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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