as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
his chronic tardiness has put him in poor standing with his boss, who values hustle and promptitude
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Recent Examples of promptitude
This electro-automatic arrangement … will deliver letters almost with the promptitude of the telegraph sending a message.
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Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Kevin Leonard, baltimoresun.com, 6 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptitude
Noun
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Meanwhile, Caudle on Tuesday expressed concern about how the war with Iran is affecting the US Navy’s readiness and deterrence posture elsewhere.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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Koch’s Operational Readiness Koch’s credentials speak directly to her readiness for a deep-space mission of this complexity.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Part of that concern is over the president’s growing willingness to sidestep Congress, eroding the check on the executive branch the Constitution was designed to enforce.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
3 Apr. 2026
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Guthrie’s willingness to take part in an interview with a visibly emotional Kotb was heart-rending.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Despite all this timeliness and pedigree, though, and a cast led by Gen Z superstars Jaeden Martell and Asa Butterfield, this pitch-black, thrillingly toxic comedy only landed at Tribeca Festival last year after being rejected by both Sundance and SXSW.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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