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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for promptness
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Giddey will undergo a series of tests in noncontact drills that will determine his readiness to return to practice.—
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Simple acts like checking in with neighbors or sharing information help strengthen our collective readiness and reinforce the sense of connection that makes Saratoga such a special place to live.—
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Compared to his ever-serious character on Heated Rivalry, Storrie turns out to have a real sense of humor about himself and a willingness to commit to a bit.—
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But Gilberg is the last living person to have trained with Alexander directly and has retained some of his mentor’s willingness to go against the herd.—
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Case dismissed — and then reinstated Madison Equities then convinced the district court that under the rules of civil procedure, the time clock on the two-year statute of limitations began in late 2019 at the latest, not late 2021, and the case should be dismissed for lack of timeliness.—
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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.—
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New global punctuality rankings from aviation analytics firm Cirium show just how dire delays were in 2025.—
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Budget airline IndiGo, which commands 65% of the domestic market and is typically known for punctuality, canceled thousands of flights over the last several days due to a pilot shortage stemming from new rules that limit pilots’ work hours.—
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The 6-foot-2 McDonald blends size, quickness and an excellent feel of the game.—
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At 6-3, 330 pounds, Washington has climbed up draft boards with his combination of power, quickness and explosiveness.—
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“Promptness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptness. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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