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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Peter Ubel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Senate Bill 988, dubbed the Freelance Worker Protection Act, aims to ensure independent contractors are paid in a timely manner.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Get regular checkups: Regular medical checkups and screenings can help detect liver issues early, allowing for timely intervention and management.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Even before Trump’s reelection to the White House, the United States had become difficult to count on for the timely delivery of weapons.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening.
—Peter Ubel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Senate Bill 988, dubbed the Freelance Worker Protection Act, aims to ensure independent contractors are paid in a timely manner.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Get regular checkups: Regular medical checkups and screenings can help detect liver issues early, allowing for timely intervention and management.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Even before Trump’s reelection to the White House, the United States had become difficult to count on for the timely delivery of weapons.
—Arancha González Laya, Foreign Affairs, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Timely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/timely. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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