EXPEDITIOUSNESS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

expeditiousness

noun

Definition of expeditiousness

as in promptness

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Noun

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

Definition of promptness

Noun

His expedition faced delays related to visa restrictions, the loss of sponsors during the 2008 financial crisis, COVID-19 lockdowns and geopolitical turmoil, according to reports.

— Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026
The 414-foot Lürssen wasn’t a floating palace like most of the world’s largest yachts before it, but an expedition ship disguised as a superyacht, complete with submarines, helipads, a drive-in marina, and research capabilities.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of expedition

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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The commission then unanimously approved a motion to direct county administration to develop and present a plan for transitioning the regional 911 system, including call-taking and dispatch services, from BSO to the county.

— Zoey Thomas, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026
The team reviewed 911 calls, radio communications, dispatch data, evacuation maps, staffing plans and more.

— Evan Bush, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of dispatch

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The result is reduced noise and quicker acceleration compared to the regular Rogue, Nissan says.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
This would mark the second straight week that Bell’s acceleration, one of his biggest selling points as a then-prospect out of Louisville, really shined.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of acceleration

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Another very strong El Niño, in 2015-16, did not bring with it above-average precipitation to Southern California but still brought record coastal erosion.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Sign up for the newsletter Brazil and Vietnam are major coffee-growing regions, and both can see significant shifts in precipitation during an El Niño, as can other growing areas in Central America.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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