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. David Fassler:

   The use of solitary confinement can and should be eliminated through adequate staffing, appropriate training and access to comprehensive assessment and treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders, president Obama’s decision to end the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in the federal system sends a timely and important message.

2. Bruce Evans:

   To discover finds that are a fabrication, designed to mislead, is both fascinating and a timely reminder that we should always view any discovery with a critical eye.

3. Ari Wilkenfeld:

   We are hopeful that Congress and the OSC will investigate this case in a timely and comprehensive manner, this matter concerns HHS's response to the coronavirus, and its failure to protect its employees and potentially the public. The retaliatory efforts to intimidate and silence our client must be opposed.

4. Josh Rojas:

   We’re getting guys on — the timely hits just haven’t fallen for us like they have in the past, i think it’s only a matter of time before those big hits that we need to pile it on will start dropping again.

5. Anne Schuchat:

   We’re all less safe when there’s not the national amassing of this information in a timely and coherent way.