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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Wu’s decision to build a huge chain of cinemas in China appeared well-timed, given the rapid expansion of the China film industry.
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Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
This year’s event is also well-timed because the peak falls on the weekend.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2023
On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Pregnancy after 40
Is there an ideal time in life to become a parent – a time when parenting is typically easier, more well-timed or just better overall?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
This year’s event is also well-timed because the peak falls on the weekend.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2023
On today's episode of the 5 Things podcast: Pregnancy after 40
Is there an ideal time in life to become a parent – a time when parenting is typically easier, more well-timed or just better overall?
—Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 30 July 2023
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