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
While there was one major hiccup (6 ER on Sept. 8 against the Giants), the ensuing run was well-timed as rookie knuckleballer Matt Waldron had hit a wall.
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Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Texas’ two off weeks are well-timed: one in Week 5, just before the Oklahoma-Georgia combo, and the first week of November, right before the season’s final stretch.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
This alliance is well-timed in a market that increasingly values accessible AI solutions, positioning both DigitalOcean and Hugging Face favorably in the competitive cloud services landscape.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Wu’s decision to build a huge chain of cinemas in China appeared well-timed, given the rapid expansion of the China film industry.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Texas’ two off weeks are well-timed: one in Week 5, just before the Oklahoma-Georgia combo, and the first week of November, right before the season’s final stretch.
—Sam Khan Jr., The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
This alliance is well-timed in a market that increasingly values accessible AI solutions, positioning both DigitalOcean and Hugging Face favorably in the competitive cloud services landscape.
—Janakiram Msv, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Wu’s decision to build a huge chain of cinemas in China appeared well-timed, given the rapid expansion of the China film industry.
—Patrick Frater, Variety, 16 Aug. 2024
The opportunity was particularly well-timed for Yordani Rodriguez, a recent graduate of Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education High School in Jamaica Hills, Queens, who will start with a full-ride to Columbia University this fall.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 27 July 2024
Kaplan’s hiring is well-timed with a near certain rematch of 2020’s race between Donald Trump and President Joe Biden on the horizon.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
While not wanting random objects hurled at her head is already a reasonable ask, Swift's concern is also well-timed.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 13 Nov. 2023
Google's release of Perspectives, though, is well-timed, as Reddit is still facing user backlash for refusing to relent on API pricing and dismissing user outrage.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 27 June 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Similarly, an operations supervisor in logistics ensures timely shipments, coordinates warehouse teams and resolves bottlenecks.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Kendrick Lamar will serve as the headliner for the highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX halftime show.—
Rania Aniftos,
Billboard,
21 Jan. 2025
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Drake’s lawsuit comes weeks before Lamar’s highly anticipated Super Bowl halftime show — and that might be on purpose.—
Justin Curto,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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Unsurprisingly, the results show minor variations but the spread does support the idea that Liverpool have played teams at opportune moments this season.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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In Puerto Rico, decorations are typically put up by Thanksgiving, and kept up until the season concludes in mid-January, with opportune picture moments at every corner.—
Ashlyn Messier,
Fox News,
22 Dec. 2024
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Reacting to the decision by the Trump administration to close the U.S. visa section of the embassy in Colombia, Petro said there are thousands of Americans living in Colombia without proper documentation.—
Sonia Osorio,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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The show leaves us with the reminder that without proper investment in healthcare infrastructure, even the most skilled medical teams can be hindered in their efforts to save lives.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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