earliness

Definition of earlinessnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for earliness
Noun
  • In addition to impacts of untreated depression on the mother, developing children are also at greater risk for prematurity and low birth weight, and higher rates of impulsivity, socialization issues, and cognitive, behavioral and emotional difficulties.
    Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
  • In 2024, for example, more than 700 newborns died from spontaneous bleeding in their brains, which could have been complicated by liver disease or prematurity.
    Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 6 May 2026
Noun
  • Russian telegram channel Astra — labeled a foreign agent by authorities — injected a note of skepticism, pointing out that Putin has spoken about the nuclear-capable missile’s imminent readiness at least 10 times since 2021.
    Zahra Ullah, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
  • Coordinating it all is the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), which sets the clinical standards, runs the training, and keeps the network in a constant state of readiness.
    Craig Spencer, STAT, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • In recent years, BMW has shown a willingness to put its Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este concepts, like the Skytop roadster and Speedtop shooting brake, into production, but there appear to be no plans to do the same with the Vision BMW Alpina as of now.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
  • Researchers note that more study is needed to fully understand the role cannabis may play in menopause symptom management, but the numbers highlight a growing willingness among women to experiment with different approaches to feeling better.
    Aisha Alves, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2026
Noun
  • Second-round pick Lee Hunter, a versatile defensive lineman, stood out in individual drills with his quickness.
    Mike Kaye Updated May 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
  • Flemings has speed, short-area quickness, and explosive bounce.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Quenneville and Killorn emphasized enthusiasm and alacrity, with Killorn cautioning against attention to detail transforming into something more obsessive.
    Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
  • But alacrity was possible because drafting the Declaration required no study.
    Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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“Earliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earliness. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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