as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
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Recent Examples of promptness
Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptness
Noun
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Most often what kept Pal out of the money won’t the training or the fitness or the readiness, but conductor error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The primary focus during the overhaul has been on repairs, upgrades, and modernizations to maintain the vessel’s mission readiness.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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His smarts and willingness to do the dirty work are coach-pleasing qualities.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Golden State leans into pace, spacing and a willingness to live beyond the arc.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jazmina Barrera, a Two Lines Press author and National Book Award finalist, emphasized the project’s timeliness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Lily is in charge of these (Friends of Pacific Beach Secondary Schools) funds and her communication and punctuality are always professional and punctual.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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His lateral quickness isn’t the question.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Like Isiah Pacheco, Johnson could be another Day 3 steal for the Chiefs because of his combination of quickness, power and vision.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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