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
Adjective
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The Senate's two-bill approach will put the immediate focus on immigration, energy and defense and likely push discussion of health offsets to the second bill.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Public disrespect should be met with the most immediate public apology through the same medium.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Chapter 119 of Florida statutes requires public officials to provide requested records in a timely manner.—
Bobby Block,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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But there’s a timely chill to its slowly spiraling demonstration of how easily communities can thrill to any man brazen enough to declare himself closer to God than others, and toxic enough to reap the benefits of that trust for himself alone.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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So is the country's push for swift justice Trump's rhetoric, which appears to change tack on Putin's ostracism by the U.S., was welcomed by some in Russia.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Redemption was swift and sublime for Bart Verbruggen against Chelsea.—
Andy Naylor,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Some economists have cautioned that the sudden demand for prompt engineers could be a flash in the pan, while other technologists have predicted that prompt engineering could soon evolve from a job title to a skill that is expected — or required — of desk workers.—
Morgan Smith,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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The types of filings varied from prompt pay complaints to internal and external appeals, with the number of complaints and reversal rates varying widely by health plan.—
David Robinson,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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While the internals aren't dazzling, the 14th-generation Intel i5 processor is more than speedy enough to tackle standard productivity tasks, Web browsing and media streaming.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PCMAG,
11 Feb. 2025
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Even before Trump’s tariffs, the online mega store had been exploring options for speedy delivery, including expanding its marketplace to U.S.-based sellers.—
Francisco Velasquez,
Quartz,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But Garcia warned that people can sometimes be too quick to reject potential partners based on superficial qualities if people don't live up to their fantasies.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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