as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
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Recent Examples of promptness
Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptness
Noun
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In the test, the intelligent vehicle demonstrated its ability to self-navigate and maneuver across the uneven ocean floor, littered with cobalt crusts, confirming the operational readiness of the technology for deep-sea mining.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Fernandes’ willingness to play purposeful forward passes and drive ahead with the ball helped bridge that gap.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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What helps Tubman stand out, historians say, is her willingness to reject the status quo of slavery at a time when millions of people were enslaved, with society's weight keeping them in place.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The amount and timeliness of payments will depend on how quickly this process can occur at the federal and state level.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The companies were assessed on recommendations along with detailed evaluations across six key areas, including professionalism, care of belongings, price and punctuality.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Gott agrees that punctuality is a timeless courtesy.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the quickness is a necessity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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Chicago guard Coby White, who at 6-foot-5 has the size and quickness to play either guard position, has quietly been ascendant for years.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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