timelier; timeliest
1
: coming early or at the right time
a timely decision
timely payment
2
: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion
a timely book
timeliness
noun
1
: in time : opportunely
the question was not … timely raised in the state court—
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Examples of timely in a Sentence
Adjective
Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.
She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion.
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Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
These platforms allow lenders to access a business’s banking transaction history, giving them timely insights into cash flow, deposit frequency and even overdraft or nonsufficient funds (NSF) occurrences.
—Lechi (richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
An ongoing cycle also: Guarantees timely treatment or adjustments
Minimizes severe complications
Reduces emergency room visits
Improves disease outcomes
Ensures higher quality of life
Improving Critical Care
The promptness of telemedicine can be crucial for saving lives.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Keep your device's operating system updated: Make sure your cellphone and other devices automatically receive timely operating system updates.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Wrexham’s promotion hopes have been given a timely boost by first-choice goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo being given the green light to step up his rehab after receiving positive scan results.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
These platforms allow lenders to access a business’s banking transaction history, giving them timely insights into cash flow, deposit frequency and even overdraft or nonsufficient funds (NSF) occurrences.
—Lechi (richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
An ongoing cycle also: Guarantees timely treatment or adjustments
Minimizes severe complications
Reduces emergency room visits
Improves disease outcomes
Ensures higher quality of life
Improving Critical Care
The promptness of telemedicine can be crucial for saving lives.
—Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
Keep your device's operating system updated: Make sure your cellphone and other devices automatically receive timely operating system updates.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for timely
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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