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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In the test, the intelligent vehicle demonstrated its ability to self-navigate and maneuver across the uneven ocean floor, littered with cobalt crusts, confirming the operational readiness of the technology for deep-sea mining.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Kremlin said the exercise evaluated the readiness of its military commands.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 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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But many fans had spotted this willingness to put a foot in in pre-season, particularly in the friendly against Real Sociedad’s Basque rivals Athletic Club, when the 26-year-old made a game-high four tackles (one of which was made after he had been nutmegged).—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Bailey’s determination to center his Native roots in his music, and his willingness to speak out about it without backing down, have caught the attention of artists across the Americana scene with a history of speaking their minds.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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Mulzet also reflects on the timeliness of his writing and the breadth of his influences, including Europe and Asia more broadly.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The amount and timeliness of payments will depend on how quickly this process can occur at the federal and state level.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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