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. Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
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Noun
  • Our amazing career tech partnership with Great Oaks sets up our students for success with hands-on learning and career readiness.
    Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Vance’s spokesperson, William Martin, condemned the Newsom’s criticism, labeling it a mischaracterization of standard military training that ensures force readiness.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Her take on immigration is the latest example of her willingness to defy party lines.
    Alia Shoaib, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Beijing has repeatedly signaled willingness to weaponize its mineral dominance during geopolitical disputes.
    Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
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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 Oct. 2025
  • Since the government shutdown began two weeks ago, sporadic staffing issues have led to flight delays at various airports across the country, but overall, the aviation system has performed at normal levels of both timeliness and safety.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 13 Oct. 2025

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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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