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
Schedules moved earlier, and punctuality became a heat precaution.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.
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Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.
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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.
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Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
However, that is not actually where the rules of punctuality end.
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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.
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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.
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Ben Jones,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
Petro, who is not known for his punctuality, arrived an hour and a half late.
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Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctuality
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Britain, for example, has put a second aircraft carrier and F35 fighter jets on a higher level of readiness for use in emergencies.
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Production readiness should include evidence that the agent improves outcomes with clear safety guardrails.
Noun
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Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
Noun
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Their willingness to take on the risk of crossing the narrow waterway is crucial for the normalization of the oil market, still recovering from a historic four-month crisis.
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Public Act 26-108 reflects a willingness by lawmakers from both parties to evaluate promising treatments through research rather than assumption.
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Certain information has been provided by and/or is based on third party sources and, although such information is believed to be reliable, no representation is made with respect to the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of such information.
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Currently in pre-production and without a sales agent, the project carries strong environmental timeliness and a genuinely global geographic canvas that should attract factual commissioners.
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“Punctuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctuality. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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