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 this context, the movement affirms its readiness to immediately enter into negotiations through the mediators to discuss the details of this agreement.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Beijing is also signalling readiness to take on broader global responsibilities.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Oct. 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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Anderson’s timeliness is undeniable, but timeliness alone has never been an argument for greatness.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 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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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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