as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
the punctual delivery of the daily mail
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Recent Examples of punctual
Another red flag is if your usually punctual bud (who’s known for being reliable) is comfortable canceling plans only with you.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 July 2024
That is, by accumulating a capsule accessories wardrobe of sorts, a concise collection of shoes that can interchangeably go with just about everything, letting my clothes do most of the talking, and keeping me (somewhat) punctual.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Being punctual is considered synonymous with being German.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 3 July 2024
Nearly half of Gen Z workers say that arriving to work five to 10 minutes late is tantamount to being punctual, but most baby boomer bosses don’t tolerate tardiness.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 July 2024
That is, by accumulating a capsule accessories wardrobe of sorts, a concise collection of shoes that can interchangeably go with just about everything, letting my clothes do most of the talking, and keeping me (somewhat) punctual.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Being punctual is considered synonymous with being German.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 3 July 2024
Nearly half of Gen Z workers say that arriving to work five to 10 minutes late is tantamount to being punctual, but most baby boomer bosses don’t tolerate tardiness.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
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Later this year, Trump and a Republican Congress are expected to extend lower tax rates for all income levels, and possibly increase immediate write-offs for business capital investments, and lower the corporate tax rate from 21% to 15%.Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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Now, The Lord Howe Island Stick Insects Are Close To Making A Complete Comeback The rediscovery of the Lord Howe Island stick insect sparked global interest and immediate conservation efforts.Scott Travers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Colon cancer is often preventable with timely screening.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The site’s fair gaming practices mean that its no deposit promos are legit and assure timely crediting of site credit to the player’s account.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Braga On music for floating. Column Closing Pandora's Box Rollie Pemberton Reckoning with the swift decline of Twitter.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 10 Jan. 2025
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Referring to Hurricane Ian, DeSantis stressed Florida's swift response, including rebuilding bridges in three days and restoring power to millions.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Customer Support The best online casinos for real money offer prompt customer support through multiple channels such as live chat, phone, email and contact forms.Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
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Will the landmark discovery prompt future observations?Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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The new center is also a short distance from the DHL international air freight hub, enabling speedier processing of incoming merchandise, outgoing orders and returns.Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
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Plop these on top of a bowl of rice for dinner tonight and then save the leftovers to simmer in broth for a speedy soup tomorrow.Melissa Clark, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Direct deposit ensures quicker access to refunds compared to receiving a paper check.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Angelenos are resilient, resourceful and quick to unify in times of disaster.Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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