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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The Rockies, who snapped a five-game losing streak and won for just the second time in their last 13 games, won via timely hitting and stellar work by the bullpen.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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Closer scrutiny of exceptions in adverse event case data, for instance, could enable earlier detection of emerging issues, prompting further investigation and more timely intervention.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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If so, markets will be watching to see if Miran pushes for a deeper cut in interest rates than the anticipated 25 basis point reduction.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Construction is slated to begin in late 2025, with an anticipated opening in early 2027.—
Erik S. Hanley,
jsonline.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Now looks like an opportune time to weigh in on V’s next moves with options.—
Schaeffer's Investment Research,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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According to a press release, the new study, published in Lancet eBioMedicine, couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After the 1-0 win, Bright spoke to the media about being ‘proper English’.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The proper name for the show is IAA Mobility 2025, short for Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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