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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Senior Demarcus Harris took over and led a timely TD drive capped by a six-yard strike to Kade Smith.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Like Jones, Gold also finds the play to be timely.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The anticipated bout was a barn-burner from the get-go, as the Golden Eagles made a statement on their opening drive.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Despite the many anticipated changes to business and society in the years to come, accounting is projected to add over 130,000 new jobs annually through 2033.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Xi sees an opportune moment to make what might be his most dramatic showing yet of his challenge to a world based on Western rules and sensibilities.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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Shoulder season is also an opportune time for finding lower safari prices.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is a duty of care not to use data for the sake of it, but rather to ensure that analysis stands up to proper scrutiny and scientific rigour where possible.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Leaving clean laundry in the dryer or hamper only puts off a chore until later, keeps clean clothes from its proper place, and also risks wrinkles or someone accidentally mistaking it for dirty laundry instead.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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