as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
did a meticulous job of restoring the painting
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Recent Examples of meticulous
What was meant to be a quick, complimentary adjustment spiraled into a meticulous, hour-long reshaping.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Follow the marvelously meticulous writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Being meticulous scored points with a couple of people who went with Evan Bouchard.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
This year, the moon will be transiting the overly critical and meticulous sign of Virgo, which could have us all hyper-focused on the details.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
Follow the marvelously meticulous writer of this newsletter on social media @jimreineking.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
Being meticulous scored points with a couple of people who went with Evan Bouchard.
—Daniel Nugent-Bowman, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
This year, the moon will be transiting the overly critical and meticulous sign of Virgo, which could have us all hyper-focused on the details.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
Adjective
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In comments at the Morgan Stanley media conference, the Fox CEO was again extremely careful to stress that the goal is not to cannibalize linear television and Fox will not advertise it on linear television but is meant purely to capture those who cut the cord or have never subscribed to cable.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2025
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There’s potential for clarity in resolving any lingering tension, but also be careful not to speak too rashly.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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If the exemption is granted based on religious or personal belief, it is called a conscientious exemption.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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As far as Rich, 71, is concerned, Brock hasn't strayed far from his always complicated, but loving, blended family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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Even if your partner is loving and dependable, trust requires vulnerability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Tony's story is a chilling reminder that even the most diligent savers can fall victim to sophisticated scams.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ignoring these factors can undermine even the most diligent retirement saver. 3.—
Mike Vietri,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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