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
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.
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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
Another red flag is if your usually punctual bud (who’s known for being reliable) is comfortable canceling plans only with you.
—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
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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
Another red flag is if your usually punctual bud (who’s known for being reliable) is comfortable canceling plans only with you.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctual
Adjective
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Franklin’s immediate ancestors grew up in a world where the fear of witchcraft led to tragic consequences.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The most immediate challenge facing Republicans is whittling down their list and working with the White House to determine which rules Trump can undo with executive orders.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The four-time host took a break from punching down to deliver a timely message.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, Dougherty Valley hit timely shots and schemed Stokes into favorable one-on-one matchups.—
Nathan Canilao,
The Mercury News,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Referring to Hurricane Ian, DeSantis stressed Florida's swift response, including rebuilding bridges in three days and restoring power to millions.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Braga On music for floating. Column Closing Pandora's Box Rollie Pemberton Reckoning with the swift decline of Twitter.—
Max Ufberg,
hazlitt.net,
10 Jan. 2025
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The conversation—not just the question or prompt—is key.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The insurance sector alone is expected to incur about $30 billion in damages, according to new data released by Wells Fargo Securities — costs that could in turn prompt further price hikes for California homeowners.—
Sharon Udasin,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Kolkata, India Reuters — An Indian police volunteer was convicted on Saturday of the rape and murder of a junior doctor at a hospital in the eastern city Kolkata, in the speedy trial of a crime that sparked national outrage over a lack of safety for women.—
Reuters,
CNN,
18 Jan. 2025
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Try one of the four speedy facials for refreshed skin.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Each report will include information on small-, medium-, and heavy-lift rockets as well as a quick look ahead at the next three launches on the calendar.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
10 Jan. 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump will take a quick pause today from his transition to power to attend his criminal sentencing in Manhattan.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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