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
This alliance is well-timed in a market that increasingly values accessible AI solutions, positioning both DigitalOcean and Hugging Face favorably in the competitive cloud services landscape.
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Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Wu’s decision to build a huge chain of cinemas in China appeared well-timed, given the rapid expansion of the China film industry.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
This year’s event is also well-timed because the peak falls on the weekend.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2023
Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Wu’s decision to build a huge chain of cinemas in China appeared well-timed, given the rapid expansion of the China film industry.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
This year’s event is also well-timed because the peak falls on the weekend.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 11 Aug. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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Those agents can overprice homes, mess with marketing, or fail to book timely showings.Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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So can food plots, especially those planted with timely species.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company believes its cash and cash equivalents, along with anticipated revenues, will be sufficient to meet its obligations for at least the next 12 months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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On the music side, the wait continues for Cardi B’s anticipated sophomore album.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2024
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This is an opportune moment for business leaders to rethink their operational strategies, especially in the business services industry, by transitioning from traditional business process outsourcing (BPO) to embrace business process improvement (BPI).Partha DeSarkar, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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There was Isaac, a boy who carried around a miniature shofar in his pocket and blew it at inopportune times, though arguably there are few opportune times to blow a ram’s horn in modern life.Nicolaia Rips, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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Also helpful is the kind of peer pressure among veterans who lead by example in terms of getting the proper amount of rest and recovery.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Creators will have to complete a questionnaire for each project in advance so that Roblox can ensure proper categorization.Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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