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
The water and heat effects were well-timed.
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The company’s efforts are well-timed—and much-needed.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
So, with a strategic and well-timed approach, investors may be able to buy and sell these metals relatively quickly and profitably.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The company’s efforts are well-timed—and much-needed.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
So, with a strategic and well-timed approach, investors may be able to buy and sell these metals relatively quickly and profitably.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for well-timed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
Adjective
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The conflict is a timely one for the film to engage with.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Officials awarded the Liberty possession after the timely poke despite Johannes touching it last.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Zannier Île de Bendor opened its doors in May 2026 as one of the most anticipated openings on the Côte d’Azur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Peacock has set premiere dates for a few of its more anticipated series, including its Friday the 13th prequel Crystal Lake, drama The Good Daughter and season two of The Paper.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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For the marketing team, Prada‘s May 1 release date couldn’t have been more opportune.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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Sanjar has determined that the most opportune time for this work is summer, when pythons begin to accumulate reserves for the breeding season, which occurs in late autumn.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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