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
As the oldest of two children, Alexander was time-conscious and punctual.
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Faith Karimi, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
The online meeting company Meeting Canary asked over 1,000 British adults about their attitudes to punctuality and almost half of those aged 16 to 26 said that being between five and 10 minutes late is just as good as being punctual.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 24 June 2024
Look for punctual freelancers who proactively send portfolios or case studies before meetings.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Follow the perpetually punctual writer of this newsletter on X and/or Threads @jimreineking 🧵.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Faith Karimi, CNN, 23 Feb. 2025
The online meeting company Meeting Canary asked over 1,000 British adults about their attitudes to punctuality and almost half of those aged 16 to 26 said that being between five and 10 minutes late is just as good as being punctual.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune Europe, 24 June 2024
Look for punctual freelancers who proactively send portfolios or case studies before meetings.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
Follow the perpetually punctual writer of this newsletter on X and/or Threads @jimreineking 🧵.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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Blend Technology with the Human Touch Technology, like apps and AI, makes life more convenient for customers by allowing things like easy online scheduling or getting immediate answers from AI chatbots.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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Beyond the immediate injuries and damage to the historic sailing ship, the collision raises significant questions about maritime safety protocols in New York Harbor, particularly regarding tall ship clearance under the city's bridges.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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As is often the case with Iranian matters, the reality behind this timely controversy is multifaceted and complex.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
5 May 2025
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Though almost eerily timely, the political topicality of the exhibition was not deliberate, as the show was a year-and-a-half in the planning.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
Adjective
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Having a solo focus on Daniel Richter’s new paintings has elicited a very positive response, reflected in collectors’ swift decisions to buy.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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But after a swift recovery, Camille is struck by an inexplicable pain that gradually takes hold of him, threatening his dreams of greatness.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The pre-deadline additions of Mikko Rantanen and Taylor Hall rekindled the Hurricanes’ position as a favorite, but Rantanen’s prompt exit again pushed Carolina to under-the-radar status.—
Cory Lavalette,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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In simple terms, prompt injection is a way for attackers to trick an AI into doing something it wasn’t supposed to.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For One Medical, this means offering same-day appointments, speedy callbacks or handling many issues online versus the phone, so the patient doesn’t have to wait on hold or wait for a callback.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The deals also married with Brighton’s global recruitment model of attracting young players via a clear and potentially speedy pathway into the first team, with an expectation of not standing in the way of further career progression at the right price and in the right circumstances.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Creators should leverage strengths, choosing formats requiring minimal upkeep for quick returns.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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