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
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual airline in the United States last year, taking the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
In 2023, the airport ranked as the world’s most punctual, according to a report from the travel data analytics firm Cirium.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
In 2023, the airport ranked as the world’s most punctual, according to a report from the travel data analytics firm Cirium.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 19 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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Not everything needs an immediate answer.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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There was no immediate word on the identities of the perpetrator or the identify of the person who died.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Anna Sariol, sales manager for Vis Seed, received a call from the supplier to say there were problems getting shipments out of the airport in Israel on a timely basis.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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At a time when many are searching for hope, the mission behind the race feels especially timely.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thanks to Secret Service for swift, decisive action This event sparked several high-ranking Texas leaders to take to social media to comment on the situation.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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The North Carolina Republican’s decision sets the stage for Warsh’s swift confirmation to succeed Powell, whose term ends on May 15.—
Caitlin Reilly,
Bloomberg,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Beyond his prompt, efficient, thoughtful service, there was a real joy in his attitude to coming to work every day.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI no longer treats image generation as a single prompt-response action.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In sixth inning, Villa Park tied the score 2-2 on a two-out infield single by speedy center fielder Shea Gonzalez.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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The backstory The building might have been a hotel in its former life, but its transformation was a speedy one nonetheless.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon’s square to Mars can bring quick irritation or pressure to act too fast, especially in conversations.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The 35-year-old striker has not normally started two games in quick succession this season.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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