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
Thanks to the Adrien Brody film, brutalist architecture has been having a moment in 2025, which makes the opening of Fairmont Golden Prague, set in a brutalist classic from 1974, very well-timed.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
In a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig first obtained by CNBC, Torres cites reports on a series of irregular and well-timed trades in the minutes ahead of Trump calling a pause on hostilities.
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Emily Wilkins,justin Papp,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
The water and heat effects were well-timed.
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Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
In a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chair Michael Selig first obtained by CNBC, Torres cites reports on a series of irregular and well-timed trades in the minutes ahead of Trump calling a pause on hostilities.
—
Emily Wilkins,justin Papp,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
The water and heat effects were well-timed.
—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
Your 5th House of Joy and your 9th House of Mindsets both brighten as Sun trines jovial Jupiter, encouraging bold expression that also feels safe and well-timed.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for well-timed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
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Coastal beaches, riverbanks, hilltop miradors and elevated parks with unobstructed west-northwest horizons will become prime real estate for one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events.
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The Americans’ first goal was actually an opportune deflection — Weston McKennie ripped a pass that bounced off Paraguayan defender Damian Bobadilla and found the back of the net.
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The news couldn't have come at a more opportune time, as the world is seemingly on the brink of nuclear war for reasons completely unrelated to the alien conspiracies at the heart of the film.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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