as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
your timeliness will make a good impression on the person interviewing you for the job
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Recent Examples of timeliness
Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite all this timeliness and pedigree, though, and a cast led by Gen Z superstars Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield, this pitch-black, thrillingly toxic comedy only landed at Tribeca Festival last year after being rejected by both Sundance and SXSW.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Paris has been joined by her siblings in her petition for more transparency and timeliness from the estate, and this week the judge approved a schedule for the estate to submit expenses.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The timeliness of her efforts make Beidel — representing the entire UCF Restores team — a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year award.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Costarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, the story exists on two timeliness.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
And after a report released last week showed a rise in the unemployment rate and a loss of jobs, and with another inflation reading set for release this week, many may be wondering about the timeliness of a prospective gold investment now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Dan Halden, director of external relations for the Bureau of Street Services, said in a statement that the agency acknowledges the challenges ahead, including resources, cost and timeliness, and would work to identify a path forward.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Rauniyar emphasized the timeliness of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Katie Stockton, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Despite all this timeliness and pedigree, though, and a cast led by Gen Z superstars Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield, this pitch-black, thrillingly toxic comedy only landed at Tribeca Festival last year after being rejected by both Sundance and SXSW.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026
Paris has been joined by her siblings in her petition for more transparency and timeliness from the estate, and this week the judge approved a schedule for the estate to submit expenses.
—Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 27 Mar. 2026
The timeliness of her efforts make Beidel — representing the entire UCF Restores team — a finalist for the Orlando Sentinel’s Central Floridian of the Year award.
—Krys Fluker, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Costarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, the story exists on two timeliness.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
And after a report released last week showed a rise in the unemployment rate and a loss of jobs, and with another inflation reading set for release this week, many may be wondering about the timeliness of a prospective gold investment now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Dan Halden, director of external relations for the Bureau of Street Services, said in a statement that the agency acknowledges the challenges ahead, including resources, cost and timeliness, and would work to identify a path forward.
—Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Rauniyar emphasized the timeliness of the story.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timeliness
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Meanwhile, Caudle on Tuesday expressed concern about how the war with Iran is affecting the US Navy’s readiness and deterrence posture elsewhere.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koch’s Operational Readiness Koch’s credentials speak directly to her readiness for a deep-space mission of this complexity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Part of that concern is over the president’s growing willingness to sidestep Congress, eroding the check on the executive branch the Constitution was designed to enforce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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Lily is in charge of these (Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools) funds and her communication and punctuality are always professional and punctual.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Timeliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timeliness. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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