as in immediate
done, carried out, or given without delay
the punctual delivery of the daily mail
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Recent Examples of punctual
The general etiquette missteps while attending an event are not RSVP, not being punctual, not bringing a gift, not making a good impression, inappropriate dress code, not knowing when to leave, not sending a thank you card.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In Boston, where the crowds are typically punctual, the TD Garden seats were full for Jaylen Brown’s unexpected magic show.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Ahead of the World Series, which begins tonight, Dan Greene, Daniel A. Gross, and Zach Helfand, who together make up the coaching staff of our vaunted softball team, thought that the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers might appreciate some tips based on their expertise:
Be punctual.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the airport ranked as the world’s most punctual, according to a report from the travel data analytics firm Cirium.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
In Boston, where the crowds are typically punctual, the TD Garden seats were full for Jaylen Brown’s unexpected magic show.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Ahead of the World Series, which begins tonight, Dan Greene, Daniel A. Gross, and Zach Helfand, who together make up the coaching staff of our vaunted softball team, thought that the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers might appreciate some tips based on their expertise:
Be punctual.
—Ian Crouch, The New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2024
In 2023, the airport ranked as the world’s most punctual, according to a report from the travel data analytics firm Cirium.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
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No analogy is perfect, but a different historical moment feels, to me, more immediate and more challenging as a reference point.—
Robert Pinsky,
The New Yorker,
30 Jan. 2025
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The president’s attack on DEI also had an immediate impact on the private sector, where corporations that once made commitments to diversify announced an end to those programs promptly after he was sworn in.—
Malaika Jabali,
Essence,
30 Jan. 2025
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Kravitz's directorial debut crosses a timely narrative with a mighty satisfying finale.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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The books — a memoir and two novels — have been fascinating takes on the subject of artificial intelligence, which is certainly timely.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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Business uncertainty The corporate reaction was swift and fierce, as Trade Partnership Worldwide predicted the tariffs would add $700 million a day to US companies’ tax burdens.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order to impose stiff tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China, drawing swift retaliation and an undeniable sense of betrayal from the country’s North American neighbors as a trade war erupted among the longtime allies.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Feb. 2025
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But skilled prompt engineers can indeed save time when using AI as a writing aid.—
Megan Sauer,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2025
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Double poles are utility poles that, for some reason, are not stable and prompt utility companies to install a second pole next to the original one to help prop it up.—
Chris Van Buskirk,
Boston Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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Michaelson said the speedier commutes are due, in part, to fewer drivers, but also because drivers are choosing a wider range of times to enter the city.—
Evan Simko-Bednarski,
New York Daily News,
29 Jan. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see more of the brand’s best-sellers that are now available with speedy Prime shipping.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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None of that, though, is consolation for the artists' devoted fans, who were quick to share their disdain on social media.—
Gerrad Hall,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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This clip made its rounds on the internet and fans were quick to recall the history of Nike Techs in the United States.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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