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 fun begins as the other housewives arrive, unaware that the studio has decided to stage a role-playing scenario to test their readiness.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Its responsibilities include training, facilities, equipment, and personnel needed to maintain the weapon’s readiness.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 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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Vučić also showed willingness to improve Serbia’s ties with neighboring Bosnia-Herzegovina.—
Hanna Begić,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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He was impressed by the network’s willingness to put him in touch with other small advertisers who bought commercial inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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The jury stressed the importance of originality and timeliness.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Given the German reputation for timeliness and efficiency, the spot is easy to find and the trains depart on time, religiously, so getting there is quite simple.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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