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 manufacturer’s announcement, shared with Militarnyi, highlights the system’s readiness for integration into active units as production capacity increases.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Apr. 2026
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Despite the scale of the effort, questions remain around infrastructure readiness, particularly ongoing construction along 18th Street.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 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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Creative work often demands emotional investment, long stretches of focus and a willingness to push past comfort zones.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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The open threats probably wouldn’t fly past committee, but Jerry’s willingness to sacrifice student wellbeing for profit has the whiff of many a modern Ivy League president.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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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,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many people speak of the timeliness of the themes of this show.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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