Synonyms of timeliness

timeliness

noun

as in readiness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time

your timeliness will make a good impression on the person interviewing you for the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

• readiness
• promptness
• willingness
• punctuality
• quickness
• promptitude
• alacrity
• earliness
• prematurity
• aptness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tardiness
• lateness
• slowness
• unpunctuality
• belatedness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of timeliness

The state auditor, a separate agency that reports to the state Legislature, launched its own audit about the timeliness of the report. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The timeliness of the issues discussed in the series is spot on right out of the gate in episode one with Amir not having housing, considering that was just happening to students at Howard University. — Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

The film will arrive in theaters just weeks after its Venice premiere, as its timeliness is top of mind for its makers. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026

Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Superintendent Blondean Davis of Matteson Elementary District 162 praised the legislation, saying when a school is in lockdown, all students and staff can do is wait, which makes the timeliness of the emergency response crucial. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Come for the timeliness, stay for Cap wrecking a bunch of guys in an elevator. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

There were bigger hits on the day, but the timeliness of those bunts spoke to the confidence with which the Red Sox were playing. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In my experience, adults who impose rigid standards on youth advisory boards about timeliness, clothing or oral or written communications will not have a productive, mutually beneficial relationship with them. — Krista Mehari, The Conversation, 23 July 2026