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
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Rolling Stone at the time, frontman Kevin Shields spoke about that perfect yet painstaking process — and reflected on the legacy of Loveless.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Source: Dolby 'Nuanced creative decisions' The painstaking Atmos mixing process relies on input from the artists who create music in addition to Dolby’s technical capability.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The painstaking installation process began at the beginning of 2024, and took months of work to complete before it could be utilized for the first time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Pair this struggle with the painstaking awareness that sleep is essential for your daily functioning, and sleep deprivation can quickly become maddening — or even torturous.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
In an interview with Rolling Stone at the time, frontman Kevin Shields spoke about that perfect yet painstaking process — and reflected on the legacy of Loveless.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 28 Mar. 2025
Source: Dolby 'Nuanced creative decisions' The painstaking Atmos mixing process relies on input from the artists who create music in addition to Dolby’s technical capability.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
The painstaking installation process began at the beginning of 2024, and took months of work to complete before it could be utilized for the first time.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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No matter how meticulous evidence is gathered, its value can diminish without transparent, comprehensive reporting.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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None of these answers are dull or obscure, which is the result of meticulous word list grooming and a high standard for fill.—
Deb Amlen,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Yet, despite the best efforts to stay close, the distance is always deeply felt.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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ProPublica’s series was a political effort to create connections where little, if any, exist between maternal mortality and pro-life laws.—
Becket Adams,
National Review,
11 May 2025
Adjective
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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The whereabouts rules are in place to ensure a fair and consistent method of testing for all athletes — not just ones who come from nations with conscientious anti-doping practices.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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By operating outside of the fast-churning fashion market with multi-year collections, Huang takes necessary time to be innovative and conscientious with her label’s designs and production.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her power, patience and persistence show up all over the stat sheet.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Matt Cardona remains one of the best stories of persistence and dedication in professional wrestling.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Their parents, too, are likable, loving, hard-working people, a little bossy now and then, but genuinely concerned for their children.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
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Things in Nature Merely Grow paints a loving portrait of each of her teenage children, who died nearly seven years apart, and details her own battles with depression and suicidal ideation.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Nathan Hochman told the court Friday, thanking his prosecutors and the diligent work of Duran’s defense team.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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The film is still set to premiere next month, now an unintended memorial for a diligent journalist and writer.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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