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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But prorating three years of player profits down to 12 months, as UEFA’s rule does, reduces the immediate efficacy of successful trading in the market, the very strategy that poorer clubs increasingly rely on to climb the ladder.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Steven Pruett is the president and CEO of Elevation Resources, a Permian Basin oil company, and the immediate past chair of the Independent Petroleum Association of America, one of the industry’s main trade groups.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Senior Demarcus Harris took over and led a timely TD drive capped by a six-yard strike to Kade Smith.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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Like Jones, Gold also finds the play to be timely.—
Cam'ron Hardy,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Newsom issued a swift response via social media.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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The best responses are blunt, swift, and leave no space between words and action.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Of course, regular vacuuming and prompt stain treatment are the best ways to keep your upholstery looking its best.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Sep. 2025
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In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Jarryd Gonzales, spokesperson for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange, confirmed the incident and thanked local law enforcement for their prompt action.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The seven-time champion finished fifth in qualifying, one spot off the speedy Charles Leclerc.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Sep. 2025
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For the 2026 version, Mel Jarnson will be playing the speedy soldier.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Here is a quick tour through recent vision tech, with examples of prescription eyeglasses tailored to specific uses.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Fessceruna 3-Piece Loungewear Set Fessceruna’s three-piece loungewear set is perfect for cozying up at home on the couch, running quick errands, and enduring long travel days.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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