EARLINESS Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

earliness

noun

Definition of earliness

as in prematurity

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Noun

Other countries do have the same conditions but prematurity rates aren't as high as Pakistan's, says Jehan.

— Diaa Hadid, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026
The babies, who were about 17 days old, had no complications other than prematurity, the summary said.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026

Definition of prematurity

Noun

All the drones were shot down and caused no damage, authorities said, adding the action underscored Pakistan's round-the-clock vigilance and readiness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Washington would be able to withdraw the bulk of its troops from the region, rebuild its munitions inventories, and begin to restore its military readiness.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of readiness

Noun

The metric is determined by such factors as distance of separation from a defender, accuracy of the throw and teammates’ willingness to throw blocks.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
What actually matters is interest and a willingness to work through failure.

— Stephen Snyder, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of willingness

Noun

Barkate is a skilled route runner with soft hands, quickness and a good feel for zone coverages.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
The murder happens at night; the next morning, despite Abby’s quickness to accuse Bridget of the crime, the police take an immigrant into custody.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of quickness

Noun

The Commonwealth’s alacrity in its pursuit of the case against Clancy is not, in itself, reason to give credence to any of the TikTok reconstructions of the crime scene.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.

— Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026

Definition of alacrity

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