as in readiness
the quality or habit of arriving or being ready on time
the promptness of the local bus line has always been reassuring
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Recent Examples of promptness
Observational research spanning seven different cultures shows that maternal responsiveness, especially the promptness of it, is a universal feature of caregiving.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptness
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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
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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
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Every Eid al-Adha, Muslims sacrifice a livestock animal to honor Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to give up what was most precious to him for the sake of God.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Fraud Risk Expands As Tokenization Expands The SEC’s willingness to permit broader trading of tokenized equities, including around-the-clock trading models, represents a fundamental shift in how securities markets operate.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
22 May 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,
11 May 2026
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Showrunner, writer and executive producer Jonathan Glatzer, executive producer Gina Mingacci and actors Billy Magnussen and Simon Helberg opened up about the timeliness of the drama.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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Podhorsky also noted Ferguson’s punctuality, advocacy for fellow teachers and popularity among students.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Myers takes the idea to its extreme, even in punctuality.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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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
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Flemings has speed, short-area quickness, and explosive bounce.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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