as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
she was always painstaking about her work
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Recent Examples of painstaking
science.org, 13 Feb. 2025
The painstaking process will include the collection of evidence from the scene, reviews of radio traffic and data on aircraft flight paths, communications with air traffic controllers and interviews with those controllers.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, soon began the painstaking process of analyzing these grains under specialized microscopes.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
No, those are painstaking ideas that take years and years to develop.
—Keyla Marquez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
The result of all this painstaking training is AI systems that can diagnose welfare issues with impressive precision.
—science.org, 13 Feb. 2025
The painstaking process will include the collection of evidence from the scene, reviews of radio traffic and data on aircraft flight paths, communications with air traffic controllers and interviews with those controllers.
—Melissa Chan, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Scientists from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History, in collaboration with an international team of researchers, soon began the painstaking process of analyzing these grains under specialized microscopes.
—Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
No, those are painstaking ideas that take years and years to develop.
—Keyla Marquez, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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The project aims to bring visibility to, and help preserve, these ancestral dyeing practices, which demand many hours of meticulous work often underestimated within the textile sector.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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The answer is less salacious, and merely involves meticulous planning.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
The Hollywood Reporter,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This transformation requires a conscious effort to rethink decision-making, leadership development and financial strategy.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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And yet, from the ACLU to the Washington Post and the New York Times, the institutional guardians of the Left made a concerted effort to cede those causes to the mosh posh of crunchy anti-war peaceniks, classical conservatives, frat bros, and ordinary Americans who make up MAGA.—
Tiana Lowe Doescher,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
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
Adjective
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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
Noun
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Conclusion The path to meaningful DEI progress requires patience, persistence and rigorous measurement.—
Natalie Norfus,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Patience, persistence and strategic thinking separate the best from the rest.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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