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
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Turkey’s pro-Kurdish Peoples’ Equality and Democracy Party condemned the detentions and called for the immediate release of all taken into custody.—
TIME,
TIME,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the sun and Neptune join forces in Pisces, everything from your immediate environment to your communication style is highlighted.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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However, House of Mouse’s shareholders today made a very timely and strong rejection of some MAGA efforts to gain control of corporate governance.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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Of those complaints, 98% get timely responses — sometimes with monetary or non-monetary resolutions — a big improvement over companies ignoring people.—
Mike Calhoun,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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This agility is especially valuable in today’s economic climate, where challenges like supply chain disruptions and evolving consumer demands require swift action.—
Patrick Galleher,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In a swift response, the European Union also announced new duties on U.S. industrial and agricultural products.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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This prompt remedy helped alleviate concerns for most students affected by the crisis.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Impeachment threats prompt reaction The chief justice and the other members of the Supreme Court have largely remained silent as Trump and his allies have ramped up their attacks on the judiciary amid a slew of preliminary rulings that haven’t gone their way.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Denver Broncos - Matthew Golden, WR, Texas Another huge riser in the draft prospect rankings goes right after in Golden, a speedy receiver out of Texas.—
Seth Quinn,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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The White House is trying to have it every way possible in a high-stakes dispute over its speedy deportation of hundreds of immigrants to El Salvador.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
17 Mar. 2025
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In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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And for quick touch-ups on dry hair, there’s a setting that goes up to 320°F.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Punctual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctual. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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