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 bill also strengthens data collection and commercialization readiness requirements to improve accountability.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Governance and data readiness fall behind.—
Keith Ferrazzi,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 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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This willingness to continue buying on dips has kept the market sell-off in check.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2026
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His willingness to indulge in their presence gives them an inch of freedom that is easily turned into a mile of familiarity.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Costarring Jamie Lee Curtis, Bobby Cannavale, Simon Baker, and Ariana DeBose, the story exists on two timeliness.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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And after a report released last week showed a rise in the unemployment rate and a loss of jobs, and with another inflation reading set for release this week, many may be wondering about the timeliness of a prospective gold investment now.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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