WELL-TIMED Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

well-timed

adjective

ˈwel-ˈtīmd

Definition of well-timed

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 Speak clearly, then act on the opening that feels constructive and well-timed. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 Having a few outsiders fall in love with the place seems altogether well-timed. — Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Khan’s pivot is well-timed, coming at the same moment the US-Iran deal introduces a $300 billion fund to support Iran’s reconstruction. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 18 June 2026 As of early May 2026, and well-timed before the ASEAN meet, Myanmar’s military government has released prisoners in several rounds as part of the traditional amnesty period following the presidential swearing-in. — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-timed

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Adjective

Miami’s defense had some timely stops throughout the game, yet the offense was unable to reciprocate.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
Letting employees make mistakes and take ownership of success is critical to enabling timely decisions, especially in front of customers.

— Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of timely

Adjective

The Ministry of Time is one of the more anticipated BBC fantasy series currently in the works.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026
In California, CalOptima Health data is showing an anticipated Medi-Cal monthly enrollment decrease for 2026-27 (this is California’s name for the federal Medicaid program).

— Taryn Palumbo, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of anticipated

Adjective

Yet the way things transpired in the Chiefs' 30-27 win in Las Vegas on Sunday, the bye may have come at an opportune time.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
That’s according to Respawn First, which noted that the system would rely on signals relayed by the game engine to choose opportune times to serve gamers in-game commercials.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of opportune

Adjective

Months later, a report found the state hadn't complied with its own lethal injection process since its revision in 2018, resulting in executions being conducted without proper testing of the drugs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

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