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
Delta Air Lines was the most punctual airline in the United States last year, taking the top spot for the fifth consecutive year.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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, 19 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead be polite, punctual and always turn your camera on.
—The Hill, 12 Dec. 2025
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, 19 Oct. 2025
Her infirmity, Lurie says, began in July, 1953, but tremors of premonition course through her work from first to last, as though sickness were naturally expected to arrive, like a punctual guest.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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Smoke from the Jumping Branch fire has spread for miles, prompting warnings for drivers to avoid parts of NC 80, as well as a Temporary Flight Restriction in the immediate area, McDowell County 911 reports.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Matches without goals triggered texts to Garden requesting immediate Wyscout Zoom sessions.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But the injury also represented a timely reminder for Olsson.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Additionally, WatchOS 26 introduces helpful new features, including a convenient wrist flick gesture and timely suggestions.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The decision drew swift criticism from both Democratic and Republican figures, who questioned Jackson's willingness to engage with voters.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The end was swift and merciless.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the dangers that drive many parents to keep their kids indoors, and that prompt strangers to call in reports like Jake’s, are a different story.—
Stephen Johnson,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, bright events often saturate detectors and are missed, so citizen reports to AMS often alert professionals and prompt manual archive checks.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The world’s largest coffee company is dangling big bonuses for friendly and speedy service in its cafes.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Both promise speedy closing times, are available in most states and offer an easy-to-use, fully online application.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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The strikes temporarily disrupted the spacecraft’s electrical systems, but quick action by mission control kept the mission on track.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hours were spent on Zoom calls with Garden (based in England) poring over match film on Wyscout, Olsson quick to point out the flaws and areas of improvement and Garden quicker to point out the strengths.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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