timely

adjective

ˈtīm-lē How to pronounce timely (audio)
Definition of timelynext
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 The partnership will make critical data available to all Fox clients, says Stuart Schwartzapfel, executive vice president of media partnerships at iSpot, and in more timely fashion. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 July 2026 Brunelleschi then made a timely recovery, returned to the site, and directed the work. — Alicja Zelazko, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026 The first had to do with his failure to accept the invitation in a timely manner, after it had been extended weeks in advance, the Daily Mail reported. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 28 July 2026 The complaint alleged Gooden failed to report his stock trades in a timely manner, thereby violating House rules and the STOCK Act. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
  1. seasonable
  2. immediate
  3. opportune
  4. swift
  5. appropriate
  6. prompt
  7. proper
  8. quick
Adjective
  • Monsoon moisture moves in soon Friday is another seasonable day for the Central Valley and Central California with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s for much of the Central Valley.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Heat will start to ease Sunday for much of the East, with highs next week sinking back into the more seasonable 80s.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of seasonable
Adjective
  • Nunez’s statement did not spell out what that meant in practice and there was no immediate response to a request from the ministry for further comment.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
  • Officials are hopeful that the immediate areas near the stadium will be done by the middle of August, and the final configuration will be ready.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of immediate
Adjective
  • Experts suggest gold remains underweight in many portfolios, making current prices an opportune time for accumulation, recommending a 5-10% allocation.
    — Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Recent champions Las Vegas and New York are once again flailing through the regular season, relying on their ability to flip the switch at an opportune moment.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of opportune
Adjective
  • This swift evolution increasingly renders larger surface ships less relevant.
    — Zita Ballinger Fletcher, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • Responsible advertising with swift consequences for violators.
    — J. Todd R. Lawrence, STAT, 27 July 2026
Definition of swift
Adjective
  • Colt Gray, 16, agreed to a non-negotiated guilty plea, the judge said, meaning there is no plea deal; the state will present its argument for an appropriate sentence, and the defense will do the same.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 July 2026
  • For example, a recent report from Le Monde said the ban is still not enforced in France as of June, given the lack of appropriate inspection resources needed to do so.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
Definition of appropriate
Adjective
  • And a validator who has never attempted a prompt injection hasn't tested the system.
    — Maman Ibrahim, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Every animal deserves humane treatment and prompt access to care.
    — Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of prompt
Adjective
  • Under their stewardship, the property keeps that classic Cape Cod feeling but has enough contemporary polish to appeal to today’s travelers (Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a proper corkscrew in the rooms, and so forth).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Sleep problems, chronic illness, medications and stress can all mimic a hormone problem, so a proper workup matters before blaming testosterone.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Definition of proper
Adjective
  • Our waiter, Juan, was – as all servers at Papi Steak are – quick to illuminate the kaleidoscopic dish with a pocket flashlight, apparently for documentary purposes.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • But those numbers are improving at a quicker pace than math scores.
    — Samuel O’Neal July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of quick

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