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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Most often what kept Pal out of the money won’t the training or the fitness or the readiness, but conductor error.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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The primary focus during the overhaul has been on repairs, upgrades, and modernizations to maintain the vessel’s mission readiness.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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Along with Bailey’s willingness to spam the same offering, there was third-base coach Hector Borg’s decision to hold the speedy Drew Gilbert at third base when the rookie had a good opportunity to score the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th of Game 2.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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But one of the fascinating aspects of Riley’s postseason briefings over the years has been his willingness to challenge his coach.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 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,
20 Apr. 2026
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Jazmina Barrera, a Two Lines Press author and National Book Award finalist, emphasized the project’s timeliness.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Promptitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/promptitude. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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