as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
our boss is a real stickler for punctuality—he expects everyone to be at their desk by nine o'clock
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Recent Examples of punctuality
That said, if the cast’s recent interview with Variety is any indication, there’s one team that’s most unlikely to win based on punctuality alone.
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Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The carrier posted the best punctuality record in 9 of the last 10 years.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As many young workers struggle with punctuality and deadlines, Gomez’s habits reflect professionalism, preparation, and respect.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For the past decade, AirHelp, an online flight compensation and rights service, has published its AirHelp Score, a global ranking that evaluates more than 200 airports based on punctuality, service, and amenities.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Videos were more present and more individualised, and other aspects such as punctuality were taken care of.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Jennifer Maas, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
The carrier posted the best punctuality record in 9 of the last 10 years.
—Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
As many young workers struggle with punctuality and deadlines, Gomez’s habits reflect professionalism, preparation, and respect.
—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
For the past decade, AirHelp, an online flight compensation and rights service, has published its AirHelp Score, a global ranking that evaluates more than 200 airports based on punctuality, service, and amenities.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
Videos were more present and more individualised, and other aspects such as punctuality were taken care of.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuality
Noun
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Tuesday was filled with intensive coaching and mentorship sessions with Walmart and Sam's Club merchants, sourcing experts and past Open Call alumni about scaling up production, improving packaging, and strengthening their financial and operational readiness.—
Serenah McKay,
Arkansas Online,
11 Oct. 2025
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That can have implications for storm readiness, flooding preparedness and more.—
Emily Kwong,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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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Her take on immigration is the latest example of her willingness to defy party lines.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Beijing has repeatedly signaled willingness to weaponize its mineral dominance during geopolitical disputes.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But was there a conversation about whether or not to include it, given its timeliness?—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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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,
6 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Punctuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuality. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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