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 world’s most punctual airlines and airports of 2025.
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual airline in the United States last year, taking the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.
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Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
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The Hill,
12 Dec. 2025
In 2023, the airport ranked as the world’s most punctual, according to a report from the travel data analytics firm Cirium.
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Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual airline in the United States last year, taking the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.
—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
—
The Hill,
12 Dec. 2025
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,
19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for punctual
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
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The report's authors said the case highlights the importance of seeking immediate medical evaluation after any direct contact with a bat, even if there is no visible bite or scratch.
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The tang of the sauce was eye-widening and immediate, crackling with the bright, citrusy charge of tomatillos and serrano chiles.
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My job is to report in a timely manner on crime, mass shootings, war coverage, domestic and international affairs, pop culture and more.
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With multiple timely benefits, a CD account could be especially worth opening for savers this July.
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Industry typically favors action, making swift decisions despite uncertainty, while academia prioritizes rigor, demanding thorough evidence to avoid costly errors.
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The Verge’s David Pierce, Nilay Patel, and Jennifer Pattison Tuohy describe Fadell’s frustration with outdated, expensive temperature controls and his swift entry back into the product scene.
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Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life.
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Beyond model comparisons, ChatPlayground includes image generation, prompt engineering tools, chat history, PDF and image analysis, and priority customer support.
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All new large-scale generation including gas, wind, solar, batteries, and nuclear all face barriers to speedy deployment.
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Garcia Torres then invoked his speedy trial rights, leading to a July 13 deadline to begin formal trial proceedings.
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Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley There may still be questions about whether the romance between Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley was genuine, and their secret, quick-turn overseas wedding didn't help matters.
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But upon closer inspection Mbiya appears significantly leaner and quicker.
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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