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
Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Working from original source film elements, the lab completed a full 4K scan followed by 150 hours of painstaking digital work on individual frames.
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Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
That deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, followed two years of painstaking negotiations that were predicated on a similar, yet more detailed framework, called the JCPOA.
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Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Where fruit pies and galettes take painstaking time and attention, cobblers and the like come together quickly and painlessly.
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Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Adjective
Some of the most painstaking work involved the individual alternative medicine businesses highlighted in the series.
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Carrie Teegardin,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
Working from original source film elements, the lab completed a full 4K scan followed by 150 hours of painstaking digital work on individual frames.
—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 June 2026
That deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, followed two years of painstaking negotiations that were predicated on a similar, yet more detailed framework, called the JCPOA.
—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Where fruit pies and galettes take painstaking time and attention, cobblers and the like come together quickly and painlessly.
—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Host Rachel Holt visits their Massachusetts workshop to meet the artisans behind the instruments and explore the meticulous process that brings each horn to life.
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A bit of a surprise here, as the Warriors were reportedly shopping the 11th pick in an effort to bolster their roster with a win-now player.
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The search stems from a years-long effort by authorities to revisit information connected to Mansfield, whose family lived on Centerwood Avenue in Hernando County.
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.
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The colors, pains, pleasures, smells, tastes and sounds, the what-it’s-like of being conscious, are not private inner bits and blobs that philosophers call qualia, floating in a theatre of the mind.
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Unfortunately, days before the ceremony, Nelson began experiencing chest pains while visiting with a friend.
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.
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In a business built on people, persistence, and long-term thinking, investors who adopt an entrepreneurial mindset can position themselves to uncover opportunities, create value, and build lasting success even in the most competitive markets.
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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