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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As investors navigate a landscape shaped by economic uncertainty, rising scrutiny, and tough competition for standout startups, decoding what ‘investment-readiness’ truly means has become as critical as the funding itself for founders hoping to raise capital.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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By engaging early in the design process, authorities can improve regulatory readiness, encourage robust safety design, and reduce uncertainties later in licensing, while still preserving national oversight and responsibility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Jan. 2026
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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
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Yet willingness is just one imperfect tree in a much larger forest.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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In a statement, attorneys from Denver law firm Rathod Mohamedbhai said the three families appreciate the school district’s willingness to resolve the case early to allow for the children to start healing.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The result — labor satire that hits without feeling like a prestige think piece — is uncanny in its timeliness.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Some of the bills introduced in response to survivors’ experiences include attempts to address the transparency and timeliness related to insurers’ handling of fire claims.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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