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
Rumors suggest that Sauber did not anticipate a podium finish, and with no champagne in sight, Mercedes stepped up with a classy and well-timed gesture.
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
There's not an unlikeable character in the bunch, all woven together with the same dry and well-timed humor throughout.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 3 July 2025
The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular culture.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
Any moment is an excellent one for new music from the long-running retro-avant pop band Stereolab, but Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Stereolab’s first full-length since 2010’s Not Music, is particularly well-timed.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
There's not an unlikeable character in the bunch, all woven together with the same dry and well-timed humor throughout.
—Grace Dean, Space.com, 3 July 2025
The latter is well-timed, given a recent spate of Hollywood projects and real-life developments that have nudged the traditionally staid, country-club sport closer to the center of popular culture.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 4 June 2025
Any moment is an excellent one for new music from the long-running retro-avant pop band Stereolab, but Instant Holograms on Metal Film, Stereolab’s first full-length since 2010’s Not Music, is particularly well-timed.
—Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
Adjective
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Jon Devine, senior economist at Cotton Incorporated, keeps key stakeholders in the textile and investment communities informed via timely market analyses of commodity economics and factors influencing their stability.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Met production is particularly timely.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, there are potential positive catalysts nearing in the future, including declining fuel costs and an anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The final day featured a lineup of rising indie designers, from PatBo, which has quickly become the city’s most anticipated runway show, to BEVZA, Pamella Roland, and others.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And the Germans will be facing Copenhagen at an opportune moment after the Lions lost in Brøndby over the weekend.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Now looks like an opportune time to weigh in on V’s next moves with options.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Without proper padding and protection, your device risks scratches, dents, or worse, internal damage.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Additional resources for homeless children and youth Phoenix Union launched a district resource center after Tercero learned some students weren’t attending class due to a lack of proper clothing.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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