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
Her finishing technique is crisp and clean, while her line-breaking passes are well-timed and weighted.
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 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
His arrival may be well-timed given the recent struggles by Yennier Cano and the closer (more below).
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Michael Cox, New York Times, 30 June 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
His arrival may be well-timed given the recent struggles by Yennier Cano and the closer (more below).
—Greg Jewett, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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Industry analysts hailed the initiative as a timely jolt to the system of old-guard cronyism in Japan’s entertainment industry, which is nonetheless drawing growing global interest thanks to the worldwide popularity of Japanese stories and anime.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 July 2025
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Catcher Dillon Dingler followed with a base hit to center to bring home two runs, the kind of timely execution the Tigers have seen so much of this year.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Countries in and around the Pacific Ocean announced varying degrees of alerts for anticipated tsunamis.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
31 July 2025
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In other Lilly news, the company announced the topline results of its highly anticipated SURPASS-CVOT Phase 3 trial on Thursday.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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The benefits pilot comes at an opportune time for two reasons.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
17 July 2025
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Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
16 July 2025
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Women being dismissed by their healthcare providers is another culprit, says Tran, and without proper exams and X-rays, the disease goes undetected.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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The trooper found no proper registration for the vehicle.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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