timelier; timeliest
1
: coming early or at the right time
a timely decision
timely payment
2
: appropriate or adapted to the times or the occasion
a timely book
timeliness
noun
1
: in time : opportunely
the question was not … timely raised in the state court—
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Examples of timely in a Sentence
Adjective
Her very timely book examines the effects of global warming on the world's climates.
She always responds to my requests in a timely fashion.
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Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
As planes approach landing, TCAS alerts can be suppressed to reduce unnecessary distractions, meaning the system may not have provided a timely warning that the Black Hawk was approaching.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The books — a memoir and two novels — have been fascinating takes on the subject of artificial intelligence, which is certainly timely.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Requiring prompt family court responses to custody issues, ensuring timely intervention.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Kravitz's directorial debut crosses a timely narrative with a mighty satisfying finale.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
As planes approach landing, TCAS alerts can be suppressed to reduce unnecessary distractions, meaning the system may not have provided a timely warning that the Black Hawk was approaching.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The books — a memoir and two novels — have been fascinating takes on the subject of artificial intelligence, which is certainly timely.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025
Requiring prompt family court responses to custody issues, ensuring timely intervention.
—Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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