Synonyms for timely
ˈtaɪm litime·ly

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1. timelyadjective

   Synonyms:
   well-timed, opportune

   Antonyms:
   inopportune, ill-timed

2. timelyadjective

   Done at the proper time.

   Synonyms:
   well-timed, opportune

   Antonyms:
   inopportune, ill-timed

3. timelyadjective

   Happening or appearing at the proper time.

   Synonyms:
   opportune, well-timed

   Antonyms:
   inopportune, ill-timed

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1. timely

   Synonyms:
   early, seasonable, opportune, prompt, judicious

   Antonyms:
   late, unseasonable, inopportune, injudicious, ill-timed, untimely

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1. timelyadjective

   before a time limit expires

   "the timely filing of his income tax return"

   Synonyms:
   seasonable, well-timed(a), well timed(p)

   Antonyms:
   unpunctual, inopportune

2. timely, seasonable, well-timed(a), well timed(p)adverb

   done or happening at the appropriate or proper time

   "a timely warning"; "with timely treatment the patient has a good chance of recovery"; "a seasonable time for discussion"; "the book's publication was well timed"

   Antonyms:
   inopportune, unpunctual

3. seasonably, timely, well-timed, aproposadverb

   at an opportune time

   "your letter arrived apropos"

   Synonyms:
   by the bye, seasonably, incidentally, well-timed, apropos, by the way

   Antonyms:
   inopportune, unpunctual

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1. timelyadjective

   Synonyms:
   seasonable, opportune, early, punctual, prompt

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1. timelyadjective

   Synonyms:
   seasonable, punctual, opportune

   Antonyms:
   untimely, inopportune

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1. List of paraphrases for "timely":

   opportune, point-in-time, rapid, appropriate, prompt, topical, promptly, well-timed, timeliness, quick, rapidly, expedient, quickly, punctual, fast, early, one-time, speedy, up-to-date, swift, just-in-time, expeditious, advisable

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1. Craig Erlam:

   Strong gains in oil provides a timely boost to what has been a rather gloomy week, but I'm not convinced at this stage that this is anything more than a dead cat bounce.

2. Clara County:

   Kaiser Permanente is responsible for complying with all applicable public health orders and work safety regulations, including timely reporting of cases and all required follow-ups.

3. The State Department:

   We call on all relevant Venezuelan authorities to reconsider the ban imposed on candidates, and reiterate our call for credible and timely electoral observation.

4. David Wilcox:

   The macro stakes around the timing are rather low, what is important is the inference that can be drawn about how they are reading the inflation tea leaves. How anxious are they to wrap up their bond-purchase program in a timely manner before they might want to raise the (federal funds) rate? That is why this decision is of more than passing interest.

5. Jennifer Woo Baidal:

   Other countries keep large registries and databases, where they can have this timely surveillance of what is happening over time with individuals, it's just another sign of the lack of investment in child health and( obesity) prevention in United States.