as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude
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Recent Examples of promptitude
This electro-automatic arrangement … will deliver letters almost with the promptitude of the telegraph sending a message.
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Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptitude
Noun
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The bill also strengthens data collection and commercialization readiness requirements to improve accountability.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Governance and data readiness fall behind.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Some might point to Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham as an example of Parker’s potential willingness to have a short-armed pass rusher.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Cute’s willingness to draw fire saved lives.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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,
23 Mar. 2026
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Costarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, the story exists on two timeliness.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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