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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Those timely adjustments can compound into more consistent performance and fewer rewrites over the course of a week.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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These approaches maintain goodwill while encouraging a timely departure.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The highly anticipated fifth and final season will release on Netflix across three premiere dates with Volume 1 on November 26 (four episodes), Volume 2 on Christmas (three episodes), and The Finale on New Year’s Eve.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Mosconi Cup, which is organized by Matchroom, is the most anticipated event on the pool calendar, attracting roughly 3,000 fans each year, compared to roughly 500 tickets sold for the US Open finals.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Many Indianapolis brands saw the fall as an opportune time to establish new storefronts for in-person shoppers.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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Walker’s resurgence has come at an opportune time.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, be sure to refer to your care label before determining the proper wash settings.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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Old Medications Regularly checking expiration dates in your fridge or pantry might already be a part of your cleaning routine, but that medicine cabinet full of little bottles could go years without a proper cleanout.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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