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
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.
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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
While Sonos continues cleaning up the mess from its disastrous app overhaul, Denon is quietly rolling out some pretty nifty upgrades that feel suspiciously well-timed.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Tomé said the moves were well-timed given ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, but declined to update the company’s full-year outlook.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
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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
While Sonos continues cleaning up the mess from its disastrous app overhaul, Denon is quietly rolling out some pretty nifty upgrades that feel suspiciously well-timed.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Tomé said the moves were well-timed given ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty, but declined to update the company’s full-year outlook.
—Kevin Williams, Quartz, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
Adjective
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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued timely forecasts and warnings in advance of Friday's catastrophic flooding in central Texas, but long-standing staffing concerns—including unfilled leadership positions—remained a source of unease among weather professionals.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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However, a timely goal brought some momentum to their sideline.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 July 2025
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With free admission to the park and most attractions and food included – aside from beverages and raffle tickets – the event came together with help from Park District staff and other who spent hours preparing for an anticipated high turnout, according to organizers.—
Kaitlin Mikrut,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Analysts attributed the trend to an anticipated drop in demand as investors worry about a global economic slowdown, instead of the spike in U.S. output promised by Trump.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
8 July 2025
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Released at the end of 2019, the first Death Stranding arrived at a painfully opportune moment.—
Simon Parkin,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
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The first week of employment is an opportune time to introduce workplace norms.—
Marie Unger,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His uncle wanted to show him the ropes, but there were obstacles: equipment cost, building things to code, researching the proper setup.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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That means mow your grass at the proper height for your species and fertilize and irrigate correctly.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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