1
as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
careful drivers slow down on slick or icy roadways
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as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
that furniture maker was known to be a most careful worker, so his output was small
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Recent Examples of careful
He's still owed $27 million each of the next three seasons, which means the Yankees will be careful about his long-term health.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Thapar of Little India, for one, plans to handle the halftime rush with careful preparation that should carry her and Chaudhri through the first few waves of eaters.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Developed by design studio Quartostile, the innovative exterior is the result of careful research aimed at optimizing every available cubic inch within the 300 GT limit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While there may be times when additional funding is needed to support operational costs, any request to our community must be accompanied by careful budgeting and a clear plan for how resources are being used to benefit our students.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Thapar of Little India, for one, plans to handle the halftime rush with careful preparation that should carry her and Chaudhri through the first few waves of eaters.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 15 Oct. 2025
Developed by design studio Quartostile, the innovative exterior is the result of careful research aimed at optimizing every available cubic inch within the 300 GT limit.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
While there may be times when additional funding is needed to support operational costs, any request to our community must be accompanied by careful budgeting and a clear plan for how resources are being used to benefit our students.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for careful
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However, owners should also be cautious of potential dangers and hazards of outdoor adventures, as this pet parent learned from the dog's frightful fall.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hiring has ground to nearly a halt, which could partly reflect a more cautious approach by many firms in the wake of the uncertainty created by the higher tariffs.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Her correspondence with these men was meticulous — and Belle set the terms.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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But Steinman lacked the meticulous attention to detail they had been conditioned to demand by Lange, going so far as to accept an out-of-tune warm-up take.—
Todd Longwell,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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The producer is wary, however, of the current financial and sociopolitical moment in Europe and the rest of the world.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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Film distributors and foreign TV networks are increasingly wary of buying Israeli shows.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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More than 70 percent of the participants were identified as being open-minded, conscientious, and emotionally stable.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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More than 30 years ago, Greider, a conscientious journalist with a keen eye for detail, exposed how the American political system had been bent toward wealthy interests who could afford to hire lobbyists.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Be alert to anything that seems suspicious; this could be a person’s behavior, unclaimed packages, unusual activity, and vehicles.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Residents are advised to remain alert to rapidly changing weather conditions and to follow safety guidance from local emergency officials.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Burks is confident, freedom-loving, fashionable (and rocked a lime green suit on the red carpet), and loves to have fun.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2025
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) says that in 2024 almost 3 million cats entered shelters nationwide, but not all of them were lucky enough to find new loving homes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
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Daria watched their diligent ascent while Andrés studied the map on his phone.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Oct. 2025
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The Hunt After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $300,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.—
Dan Levin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Careful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careful. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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