1
as in seasonable
especially suitable for a certain time
a timely invitation to lunch that came just as I was starting to feel hungry
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2
as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
when I order a pizza, I expect it to be delivered in a timely manner
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Recent Examples of timely
Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Welcome to Sliders, a weekly in-season MLB column that focuses on both the timely and timeless elements of the game.
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The creative team is not so much interested in nostalgia but feels there is a timely urgency behind revisiting the model’s life.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The 2019 audit prompted a Security Equipment Master Plan, but it was apparently not implemented in a timely fashion by de Cars’s predecessor, Jean-Luc Martinez.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
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Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 15 May 2026
Stewart’s future is timely because Connecticut Republicans will be nominating a candidate for governor at the state party’s convention at the Mohegan Sun casino on Saturday.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
The creative team is not so much interested in nostalgia but feels there is a timely urgency behind revisiting the model’s life.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The 2019 audit prompted a Security Equipment Master Plan, but it was apparently not implemented in a timely fashion by de Cars’s predecessor, Jean-Luc Martinez.
—Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
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Mother's Day will be quiet and seasonable with highs in the 50s and 60s and plenty of sunshine.—
Joseph Dames,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Sunshine returns Friday, with seasonable highs in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies overnight.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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All visitors who paid for entry were told that only kind words would be tolerated, and any hurtful words or curses would result in immediate expulsion from the tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The franchise stunned the NBA by trading away cornerstone Luka Dončić, plunging the roster into an immediate identity crisis.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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While votes on the MVP and other postseason awards are submitted before the start of the playoffs, the league traditionally waits for an opportune moment to announce the winners on the pregame shows of its media partners.—
Mike Prada,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Always Do This One Thing Indeed, buyers asking about and discussing the price of an item is always opportune and even expected by sellers at a yard sale.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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For DiPentima, the bill’s swift progress though the legislature was concerning.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The collision occurred off base, prompting a lockdown and swift emergency response, as witnesses reported fire and smoke and video captured four parachutes opening while wreckage fell.—
Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
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Investigators said prior to his death, Noel's mother failed to give him appropriate care for issues that included chronic lung disease, pulmonary edema, and esotropia.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Officers have also said in Board of Correction meetings that our city should divert people with serious mental health needs into appropriate treatment, rather than relying on them to fill in for shameful gaps in our public health system.—
Jason Rodriguez,
New York Daily News,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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The key here, overall, is to take prompt action now that interest rates aren't moving.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Seeking prompt medical attention after an incident may support both your recovery and any potential legal claim.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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After all, the key to a flawless beat is proper skincare application!—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
14 May 2026
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Sit down at a proper meal table (not your desk or the car), put your snack on a plate or in a bowl, and take a breath to center yourself before taking the first bite.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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