as in timely
especially suitable for a certain time
the release of the novel was well-timed: a week later the author was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature
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Recent Examples of well-timed
Berkshire Hathaway 's stake in Alphabet is turning out to be strikingly well-timed, with the stock surging 13% since Google unveiled its new Gemini 3 AI model in mid-November.
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Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Others, however, noted that his thinking wasn’t especially novel, just unusually well-packaged and well-timed.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Yun Li, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2025
His return is well-timed, as rookie point guard Dylan Harper incurred a hamstring strain earlier this week and is expected to be on the shelf for several weeks.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
Smart and well-timed, but a gaffe nonetheless.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Oct. 2025
Others, however, noted that his thinking wasn’t especially novel, just unusually well-packaged and well-timed.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
Adjective
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Keep an eye, then, on mortgage rates each day for timely (but brief) opportunities to lock in a below-average rate (and make sure that your credit is in good shape before taking any action).—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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When Cross-Goldenberg asked if the speedy trial violation that tanked the state case had to do with a reluctant witness, Reid said the case was hampered by a problem with the discovery process, since state prosecutors didn’t hand over material to the defense in a timely fashion.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The group, which is listed at the Paris stock exchange and is headed by CEO Sidonie Dumas, has also taken into account in its 2025 results some anticipated losses on films that will be released in 2026.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
16 Mar. 2026
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The most anticipated night in Hollywood has finally arrived!—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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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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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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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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