as in speed
a high rate of movement or performance
with amazing swiftness, the airline agent got our ticket changed, and we boarded the plane just as it was about to leave
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Recent Examples of swiftness
The swiftness of the creation of COVID-19 vaccines was a result of private sector innovation — combined with a massive infusion of taxpayer dollars, of course — and shows what is possible when companies are motivated and regulation is removed.
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Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
The swiftness and ruthlessness of general manager Don Sweeney’s actions left a mark on the remaining players.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Some of the notable objects include TNT, firework rockets, boots of swiftness, a full set of diamond armor and blades (or swords).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Using Diego Garcia would enable the long-range B-2s to strike Yemen or Iran with relative swiftness and ease.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Mary Anna Mancuso, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025
The swiftness and ruthlessness of general manager Don Sweeney’s actions left a mark on the remaining players.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 9 Mar. 2025
Some of the notable objects include TNT, firework rockets, boots of swiftness, a full set of diamond armor and blades (or swords).
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Using Diego Garcia would enable the long-range B-2s to strike Yemen or Iran with relative swiftness and ease.
—Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swiftness
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Research from the Center for Creative Leadership shows that organizations investing in courage-building leadership development see 25% improvement in decision-making speed and 35% better crisis response.—
Margie Warrell,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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So things like baseball pitching, the difference in speed, there may be a 40% to 50% difference.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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Get serious about pipeline velocity, win rates and quota attainment.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Related – his fastball velocity is down to an average of 92.4 mph this season, a full 2 mph lost since 2023.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Swiftness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swiftness. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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