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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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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That sacrifice of torso, which Donovan pointed to last postseason as a throughline for contenders and their willingness to make winning plays, is being underscored with his aid.—
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The ministry also expressed its willingness to take part in humanitarian relief efforts.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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That said, if the cast’s recent interview with Variety is any indication, there’s one team that’s most unlikely to win based on punctuality alone.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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The carrier posted the best punctuality record in 9 of the last 10 years.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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His quickness often gives him an upper hand to wall off lanes or square off rushers (zero sacks allowed).—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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With MacDougall and doctors watching over, the man died, and MacDougall noticed the scale’s counterweight dropped with surprising quickness.—
Leah Hudson,
Popular Science,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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