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
It’s been an extraordinary week for No Other Land, the timely documentary directed by a collective of Israeli and Palestinian filmmakers.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Who decided that Curtis Bay coal dust and Belair Road accidents were more timely and relevant to your readers?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Massive Music Entertainment’s comprehensive approach appears poised to address this growing need, making their services particularly timely for the evolving market.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
While last year’s migration was delayed owing to a lack of timely rainfall, the crabs appear to have roared back to life this year.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
Who decided that Curtis Bay coal dust and Belair Road accidents were more timely and relevant to your readers?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
Massive Music Entertainment’s comprehensive approach appears poised to address this growing need, making their services particularly timely for the evolving market.
—Felicia Melody, Variety, 4 Dec. 2024
While last year’s migration was delayed owing to a lack of timely rainfall, the crabs appear to have roared back to life this year.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article A weak cold front is passing over Central Florida on Friday expected to bring dry conditions and seasonable, cooler temperatures over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Nov. 2024
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Then drier and more seasonable temperatures will move into the area for the last weekend of October.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 25 Oct. 2024
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This venture was marked by an immediate departure from convention and was fueled by a passion for art and fashion.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Begin building a strong reputation outside your immediate circle.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday is an opportune time to pick up a new tablet at a discount.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The funds come at an opportune time for Rivian, whose CEO, RJ Scaringe, promised profitability by the end of this year.BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The river was swift and unrelenting, its currents carrying victim after victim downstream.Robert Pearl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The public backlash and political fallout have been swift and catastrophic for Mr. Yoon.Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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Choose a style of dance appropriate for your fitness level and abilities.Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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If appropriate, offer to pay for an hour of their consulting time.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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Whether you are experienced in prompt engineering or a newbie, the precepts are relatively straightforward to get underway with.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Social Security’s trust funds prompt headlines each year when Social Security’s trustees release their annual report on the program’s financial outlook.Lorie Konish, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Not long after Friday Night Lights dropped, the rapper finally moved from mixtapes to proper albums, and he’s been a chart-topper ever since.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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With proper care, each patch can be used up to 10 times.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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Short books to read to meet your reading goal Need a short book to cap off your 2024 reading or a quick, immersive read to get you out of a reading slump?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amidst it all, Paris Hilton, the ultimate Duracell bunny, took a quick break to join Pretty Little Liars star Ashley Benson and her actor husband Brandon Jack James for a tête-à-tête on a sofa.Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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