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
Follow the perpetually punctual writer of this newsletter on X and/or Threads @jimreineking 🧵.
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, Avianca, the flag carrier for Colombia and the most punctual airline of 2023, dropped to seventh place.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
The second Friday in January has become known as Quitter’s Day because that’s when most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions, when the will power to eat better, be punctual or exercise more begins to wear off.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Trams and trains were extremely punctual, as were people.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2023
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Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
On the other hand, Avianca, the flag carrier for Colombia and the most punctual airline of 2023, dropped to seventh place.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 14 Jan. 2025
The second Friday in January has become known as Quitter’s Day because that’s when most people give up on their New Year’s resolutions, when the will power to eat better, be punctual or exercise more begins to wear off.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Trams and trains were extremely punctual, as were people.
—Adam H. Graham, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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There were no immediate reports Thursday of any Starship wreckage falling over populated areas.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
7 Mar. 2025
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Paradise was an immediate fan favorite, and Hulu wasted no time announcing that the edge-of-your-seat story would continue.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Employee layoffs at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) could impact the timely return of tax refunds and other services, experts have said.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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The Knicks controlled the game, behind timely offense and defense.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Flexibility enables swift adjustments to changing circumstances, ensuring continuity and competitiveness.—
Jochen Schwenk,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The reaction from some prominent Trump supporters on social media to the document release, particularly the lack of new information, was swift and damning, with lots of criticism for the right-wing influencers involved — but much of the opprobrium reserved for Bondi.—
Abid Rahman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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This approach helps prompt recruiters to ask the right follow-up questions during interviews.—
David Paffenholz,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Asked Wednesday by Foul Territory to discuss one positive and negative coming from major-league spring training, Brown brought up Smith without prompt.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the killings of the deputies, Fielder waived his right to a speedy trial and numerous continuances have delayed the trial until this year.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2025
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Follows a speedy 12-year-old sloth named Laura whose odd sloth family is left homeless by a devastating storm.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But don’t be too quick to go for short-term solutions.—
Ray Titus,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Austin-Healey was quick to capitalize on the Sprite’s sporting success.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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