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
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Its path has proven quite timely, too, helping the country process its grief in the aftermath of a plane crash in 2001, the death of NASCAR Dale Earnhardt and the tragic loss of life in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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Presented by the Burke Lectureship on Religion and Society, this timely conversation is moderated by Marco Werman of The World and UC San Diego theater professor Allan Havis.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This development would add another significant layer to what is already one of the most anticipated retirement runs in WWE history.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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The anticipated Everything Everywhere All at Once follow-up from Oscar winning duo Daniels is back on the Universal calendar.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His public plea comes at an opportune time, as AEW has recently used open challenges to debut new stars.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Although, in retrospect, Gazdecki did not pick the most opportune time to sell, the experience would inform the rest of his career.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
6 Oct. 2025
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October marks the proper start of fall, and there’s no better time to plan an autumnal getaway—luckily, Amazon is overflowing with deals on everything from cozy layers to lightweight weekenders, plus hiking gear that can handle the crisp mornings.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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The tour ended at a ranch, where we were greeted with cold towels, bottled water and a proper Vincy breakfast—a reward that made the early wake-up worth it.—
Essence,
Essence,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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