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
All in all, this was an extremely positive experience: The delivery crew was punctual, kind, efficient, and cleaned up all packing materials before leaving.
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The result is sweet, lyrical detail and smooth, punctual bass that earned the pair a perfect 10/10 review score from WIRED editor Parker Hall.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 27 May 2025
Even Germany’s traditionally punctual train service has become a laughingstock, with jokes about late or canceled trains now standard fare for German comics.
—Mark I. Vail, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Oklahoma City can shrink better than any team in the league and still recover to the perimeter in punctual fashion.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Briana Feigon, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025
The result is sweet, lyrical detail and smooth, punctual bass that earned the pair a perfect 10/10 review score from WIRED editor Parker Hall.
—Ryan Waniata, Wired News, 27 May 2025
Even Germany’s traditionally punctual train service has become a laughingstock, with jokes about late or canceled trains now standard fare for German comics.
—Mark I. Vail, The Conversation, 16 May 2025
Oklahoma City can shrink better than any team in the league and still recover to the perimeter in punctual fashion.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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Kraft caught the ball just 5 yards downfield and safety Will Harris had a chance to make an immediate tackle.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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His team have the immediate fixtures to succeed, facing Sunderland and West Ham next.—
Holly Shand,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Our Best Smart Hospitals ranking is especially timely.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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Over a hundred years later, its Netflix series adaptation Anne With an E is as timely and relevant as ever.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This swift reversal highlights how rapidly speculative investments can dissipate in a market driven more by hype than by underlying fundamentals.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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At the Gates worked at a swift clip, releasing three more albums over the next three years.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, the length of time the computer takes to respond is within the designer's control, and its perception can be reduced by giving prompt and accurate feedback, even if the operation's actual execution time is longer.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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It should not be confused with Article 5, the cornerstone of the alliance, which states an armed attack on one NATO ally will be considered an act of violence against all members and prompt assistance to the member concerned.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But Spirit coach Adrián Gonzaléz subbed on two speedy forwards moments after the red card, forcing the Current to respect that speed and direct ability to attack.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
14 Sep. 2025
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Since then, the mission has continued its speedy departure from the Solar System and could become the third spacecraft to return data from interstellar space.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Changing your own wipers is quick and easy.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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