belated
Example Sentences
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Their discomfort now is real, but it is also belated and partial.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
These misaligned intentions and the reactions they give rise to make for an awkward but energizing catch-up session, followed by belated hurt feelings, then a fuller reconciliation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“When writing belated wedding thank-you cards, be sure to focus your message on how much you appreciate the thoughtfulness of their gift and their presence at your celebration,” the Knot adds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026
Their grief and fury set in motion the countervailing force of justice that, no matter how belated, cannot be denied.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026
I’d missed the big coming-of-age party, but still, it didn’t seem like a good time to offer up any belated congrats.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
Vocabulary lists containing belated
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