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 show is hosted on Letterman’s own robust YouTube channel, which is updated regularly with new (and often timely) clips from the Letterman library, including musical performances.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Providers say they were left stranded, unable to get timely help and forced to make ends meet without the necessary funds.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
History shows that Black women’s experiences provide a timely and accurate window into the earliest economic cracks that eventually reach the rest of society.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Green Apron is part of Niccol's broader Back to Starbucks turnaround plan , which aims to deliver a personalized coffeehouse experience in a timely manner.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
Providers say they were left stranded, unable to get timely help and forced to make ends meet without the necessary funds.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2025
History shows that Black women’s experiences provide a timely and accurate window into the earliest economic cracks that eventually reach the rest of society.
—Marianne Cooper, Time, 9 Sep. 2025
Green Apron is part of Niccol's broader Back to Starbucks turnaround plan , which aims to deliver a personalized coffeehouse experience in a timely manner.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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The weather today is expected to be similar to yesterday, with seasonable warm temperatures and good overnight humidity recovery.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But if not, the shift in the natural world simply wasn't part of your seasonable routine.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Kraft caught the ball just 5 yards downfield and safety Will Harris had a chance to make an immediate tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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His team have the immediate fixtures to succeed, facing Sunderland and West Ham next.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Yet, much like The Monkees’ timeliness amid Beatlemania, The Runarounds arrives in a particularly opportune moment in music.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Jarod Forget, the leader of the DEA’s New England Field Division, says an operation that took place last week across the region and arrested 171 members of the Sinaloa cartel came at an opportune time as kids start returning to school.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This swift reversal highlights how rapidly speculative investments can dissipate in a market driven more by hype than by underlying fundamentals.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the Gates worked at a swift clip, releasing three more albums over the next three years.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This sweater tank top is appropriate for fall’s crisp weather yet ideal for a warmer day spent outside.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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Mop-up and patrol will continue where appropriate to secure and strengthen containment.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the length of time the computer takes to respond is within the designer's control, and its perception can be reduced by giving prompt and accurate feedback, even if the operation's actual execution time is longer.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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It should not be confused with Article 5, the cornerstone of the alliance, which states an armed attack on one NATO ally will be considered an act of violence against all members and prompt assistance to the member concerned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the 1-0 win, Bright spoke to the media about being ‘proper English’.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The proper name for the show is IAA Mobility 2025, short for Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Changing your own wipers is quick and easy.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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