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
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.
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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
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
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
Disney’s Hulu trial is well-timed, given its spat with Spectrum leaving cable customers with legally dubious options for watching some of the year’s biggest sports events.
—Wes Davis, The Verge, 9 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-timed
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This allows businesses to predict when affluent shoppers are most likely to make a purchase and present them with timely, personalized discounts.Rhett Power, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement The consent decree requires close monitoring of staff abuse and retaliation, medical care, the application of early release credits and the timely release of inmates to halfway houses.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Its location remained a mystery for two years until trade records revealed that it had been exported to the United Arab Emirates, awaiting the anticipated opening of the Abu Dhabi Natural History Museum.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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An estimated 100,000 people rally around South Korea's parliament in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 7, 2024, awaiting an anticipated vote on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol.Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
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Cyber Monday is an opportune time to pick up a new tablet at a discount.PCMAG, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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The funds come at an opportune time for Rivian, whose CEO, RJ Scaringe, promised profitability by the end of this year.BYAndrew Nusca, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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Potential Drawbacks Of Covering Your Grill Without proper ventilation, moisture can accumulate under your grill cover, doing more harm than good.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
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Ranging from dark rom-coms to monster movies, Criterion is adding some proper deep cuts, as well as 4K restorations of two films that are already part of the collection.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Well-timed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-timed. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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