PUNCTUAL Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

punctual

adjective

ˈpəŋk-chə-wəl

Definition of punctual

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 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 Heart for animals Bouffard’s co-workers and family celebrated her Sunday as a punctual, reliable colleague and friend who liked to smoke, drink, gamble and have a good time. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026 That made some players more punctual, but did not solve the problem entirely. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 The world’s most punctual airlines and airports of 2025. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for punctual

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual

Adjective

The temporary waivers marked a central US concession for Iran to reopen the crucial waterway, reaping almost immediate financial benefit for Tehran.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
While Stenberg signed an entry-level contract with the Sharks this month and is expected to be on the team’s roster this fall, and Lin headed to the University of Denver, and there were some questions about Verhoeff’s immediate future.

— Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Definition of immediate

Adjective

As thousands of professors at in the University of California system say the students entering their classrooms are increasingly under-prepared for university-level math, the university’s timely graduation rates just hit all-time highs.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Any final legislation should include timely reporting, standardized filings, independent oversight, compliance reviews, and penalties tied to the financial benefit received.

— Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of timely

Adjective

This swift, transparent response exemplifies how major restaurant brands are prioritizing consumer protection and operational discipline during food safety crises.

— Gary Occhiogrosso, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
About three months later, Carr publicly endorsed Paramount over Netflix on CNBC, promising swift approval.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026

Definition of swift

Adjective

Attackers are also targeting AI solutions themselves with prompt injection attacks, poisoned datasets and other increasingly advanced tactics.

— Peter Garraghan, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
The fix comes in adding context before the prompt stage — with a data foundation that agents can rely upon to always provide the most reliable version of the truth.

— Sumeet Agrawal, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of prompt

Adjective

CrowdStrike will run its Falcon models on Cerebras’ unique AI chips, built specifically for speedy day-to-day model usage.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 22 July 2026
Paramount urged Martínez-Olguín to set a speedy timetable for the much more impactful preliminary injunction stage.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 20 July 2026