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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of timely
And in this case, Jack just wanted to wake up on time in order to pour Christine Baranski’s tea in a timely manner.
—
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Short-form stories provide timely updates on local events and answer common questions.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Both sectors rely heavily on end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking and demand forecasting technologies to minimize waste and ensure timely delivery.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
As federal immigration raids sweep across Southern California, Wendy Park’s new solo exhibition in Tustin is painfully timely for the Korean American artist.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for timely
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2025
Short-form stories provide timely updates on local events and answer common questions.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Both sectors rely heavily on end-to-end visibility, real-time tracking and demand forecasting technologies to minimize waste and ensure timely delivery.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 11 July 2025
As federal immigration raids sweep across Southern California, Wendy Park’s new solo exhibition in Tustin is painfully timely for the Korean American artist.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for timely
Recent Examples of Synonyms for timely
Adjective
-
Temperatures will remain seasonable, climbing into the upper 80s on Saturday and Sunday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2025
-
Thursday's highs will still be seasonable, ranging from the upper 70s to mid-80s.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 June 2025
Adjective
-
The good news is that while the changes to student loan programs are substantial, many of these reforms are not immediate.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
Sanctions could have been immediate, if President Trump had wanted, or much higher - such as the 500 percent tariff rate being proposed in a bi-partisan bill in the US Senate.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
15 July 2025
Adjective
-
Released at the end of 2019, the first Death Stranding arrived at a painfully opportune moment.—
Simon Parkin,
The Atlantic,
23 June 2025
-
The first week of employment is an opportune time to introduce workplace norms.—
Marie Unger,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
The decision was met by swift condemnation and a legal challenge from San Francisco International Airport officials and its legal team which argued the new name would confuse travelers and was a copyright infringement.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
-
The internet, never one to wait for context, responded with swift certainty, and social feeds lit up with familiar refrains: Hill was late again.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
Adjective
-
Bad guests consider every horizontal surface to be an appropriate trash receptacle.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
In theory, the maps enable homeowners, businesses and local officials to understand their flood risk and take appropriate steps to prepare and mitigate potential losses.—
Jeremy Porter,
CBS News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
-
Take prompt engineering—the once fastest-growing job title and skill on LinkedIn is now fairly obsolete.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
-
To get started, select Video from Gemini’s prompt box and upload a photo.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
11 July 2025
Adjective
-
This weekend marked the reintroduction of Holmes, the first step toward a proper rookie year.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
-
Many beloved bands and singers who have either retired or passed away continue to make a home on the tally, thanks to popular compilations or, in some select cases, a proper full-length that simply won't go away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
-
Real quick The best city in the entire U.S. is not on either of the coasts.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
-
Chicago police and City Hall officials were quick to note that the shooting was targeted and the victims didn’t live in the neighborhood.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/timely. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share