PUNCTUALITY Synonyms: 15 Similar and Opposite Words

punctuality

noun

as in readiness

the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time our boss is a real stickler for punctuality—he expects everyone to be at their desk by nine o'clock

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Recent Examples of punctuality Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students. —

Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026 Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality. —

Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026 But that move has always struck me as a little goofy in an introduction, like the teacher who delivers her lecture on punctuality to a bunch of empty seats. —

Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026 However, that is not actually where the rules of punctuality end. —

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026 Securing a job in the service industry, as a lifeguard or coach for younger children—essentially any position that requires punctuality, customer service, and the ability to handle pressure—can teach essential skills for preparing for college. —

Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 More than 10 billion passengers have traveled on Japan’s Shinkansen since 1964, and the network’s drama-free punctuality has become a quiet part of daily life for millions. —

Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026 Petro, who is not known for his punctuality, arrived an hour and a half late. —

Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026 New global punctuality rankings from aviation analytics firm Cirium show just how dire delays were in 2025. —

Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026

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Noun

The work is part of a larger effort statewide to update the National Guard’s armories, as renovations in recent years have either been completed or are planned at many readiness centers, including those in Brainerd, New Ulm, Marshall, Moorhead and Fergus Falls.

— Elliot Mann, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026
The new funding will support continued technology development, operational readiness, and the beginning of 10Beauty’s initial deployment across its first launch partners, according to the company.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 28 May 2026