TIMELINESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

timeliness

noun

Definition of timeliness

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

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Recent Examples of timeliness Blog posts and pages are often differentiated in terms of the timeliness (or timelessness) of the content. — Jeremy Saks, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026 The proximity between the film’s commercial premiere and January’s Epstein file dump simply gives the impression of timeliness when, in fact, its subject matter is timeless. — Andy Crump, IndieWire, 15 June 2026 Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 19 June 2026 Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information. — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 22 June 2026 Amid skyrocketing tourist numbers—Japan welcomes more than 40 million visitors a year—a lack of timeliness and no-shows have become a major cause of friction between tourists and Japanese in the hospitality industry. — Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 6 May 2026 Hartenstein’s screening, McCain’s gutsy shotmaking, Gilgeous-Alexander’s pace, Caruso’s timeliness. — Darnell Mayberry, New York Times, 27 May 2026 The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project. — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026

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Noun

Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

Their willingness to take on the risk of crossing the narrow waterway is crucial for the normalization of the oil market, still recovering from a historic four-month crisis.

— Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026
Public Act 26-108 reflects a willingness by lawmakers from both parties to evaluate promising treatments through research rather than assumption.

— John R. Gordon, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

Definition of willingness

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