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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Additional court hearings, including a readiness conference set for Friday, are scheduled in June.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Participants reported feeling more relaxed and recovered, with measurable improvements in sleep, heart rate variability and training readiness.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Cassidy has already shown more willingness to buck the president.—
Kevin Freking,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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However, the Serie A outfit’s hopes of signing Alisson are receding with the Merseyside club showing no willingness to sanction the departure of their long-serving No 1.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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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,
1 June 2026
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The movie’s political timeliness and emotional vulnerability are what led Mexican actor and outspoken advocate for Palestinian rights Melissa Barrera to sign on as an executive producer for the project.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Jackson placed an emphasis on mastering the playbook, getting stronger and improving his lateral quickness this offseason.—
Mike Kaye
May 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Chris Richards, from Alabama, is an uncompromising defender whose Afro towers above the back line and whose lankiness masks a quickness that covers gaps in the American half.—
Leander Schaerlaeckens,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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