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
Another red flag is if your usually punctual bud (who’s known for being reliable) is comfortable canceling plans only with you.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 July 2024
That is, by accumulating a capsule accessories wardrobe of sorts, a concise collection of shoes that can interchangeably go with just about everything, letting my clothes do most of the talking, and keeping me (somewhat) punctual.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Being punctual is considered synonymous with being German.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 3 July 2024
Nearly half of Gen Z workers say that arriving to work five to 10 minutes late is tantamount to being punctual, but most baby boomer bosses don’t tolerate tardiness.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 19 July 2024
That is, by accumulating a capsule accessories wardrobe of sorts, a concise collection of shoes that can interchangeably go with just about everything, letting my clothes do most of the talking, and keeping me (somewhat) punctual.
—Pema Bakshi, refinery29.com, 4 Apr. 2024
Being punctual is considered synonymous with being German.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune Europe, 3 July 2024
Nearly half of Gen Z workers say that arriving to work five to 10 minutes late is tantamount to being punctual, but most baby boomer bosses don’t tolerate tardiness.
—Paige McGlauflin, Fortune, 25 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
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The was no immediate response from the Chinese foreign ministry outside of business hours on Thursday.Reuters, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cons: Longer timeline, risk of fragmented, inconsistent systems, limited immediate impact.Siddharth Gawshinde, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Wrexham’s promotion hopes have been given a timely boost by first-choice goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo being given the green light to step up his rehab after receiving positive scan results.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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These platforms allow lenders to access a business’s banking transaction history, giving them timely insights into cash flow, deposit frequency and even overdraft or nonsufficient funds (NSF) occurrences.Lechi (Richard) Zhang, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Krishnan's appointment on Dec. 22 stirred a swift backlash on social media over those immigration views, which quickly turned openly racist.Dan Primack, Axios, 27 Dec. 2024
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These plans ensure that if a breach occurs, the response is swift, organized and transparent, minimizing damage and protecting customer data.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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This swift response is helpful for strokes or heart attacks where prompt action can significantly impact results.Ethan Stone, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The lawsuit argues that the delay violated Nebraska's Financial Data Protection and Consumer Notification of Data Security Breach Act, which requires prompt notification of affected individuals.Lars Daniel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The speedy deep-ball threat will look to make an impression in the Chiefs offense after an underwhelming campaign with the Arizona Cardinals in which Brown posted a career-low 41-yard average in 14 games.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Yankees traded dependable left-handed starter Nestor Cortes and speedy minor-league second baseman Caleb Durbin to acquire the right-handed Williams, who has been among MLB’s elite bullpen arms for the past half-decade.Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Reviewers love HelloFresh’s wide assortment of plans and preference options, which covers quick and easy meals, family-friendly, veggie, and more.Sara Coughlin, SELF, 23 Dec. 2024
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If anxiety still comes flooding back at night, Brown recommends keeping a journal by your bed to jot down a quick note or reminder about whatever is troubling you.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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