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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
operated on the belief that most people are conscientious, the unattended farm stand has a price list and a money drawer for customers to leave payment for their purchases
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a counselor who serves patients by first being a conscientious listener
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Recent Examples of conscientious
Bindi’s only six years older, but is very conscientious and a real caregiver.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
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
Given the atmosphere, the dazzling quality of the food and the conscientious service, this should be a very successful restaurant for a long time.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2025
There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Oct. 2025
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
Given the atmosphere, the dazzling quality of the food and the conscientious service, this should be a very successful restaurant for a long time.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientious
Adjective
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Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson called LaMalfa an honorable public servant and recounted the two working together to deliver help for wildfire victims.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
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She's also lost her faith in England, believing that her husband and son weren't part of an honorable war, but were instead used as cannon fodder.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leeds are right on the limit of their profitability and sustainability (PSR) projections, but with some careful rebalancing of the finances, this could be a swing worth taking.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Or, maybe, our first night of vigil for Alex Jeffery Pretti, will be a kind of wavering candlelight in the deep, dark moral and ethical power outage that is America, for so many near and far.—
Ed Bok Lee,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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For example, the traps used in early American history were not considered humane or ethical.—
Skye Goode,
Outdoor Life,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Mandese said the floral aspect of the Kelce-Swift could require dozens of people and meticulous planning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
29 Jan. 2026
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Those shoes eventually inspired me to source an entire collection of her most iconic footwear, a process that took over a year of meticulous second-hand sourcing.—
Julia Rabinowitsch,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Tall, affectionate and funny, Charles moved through life demanding moral clarity, which could be intimidating, Savannah said.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Benedict Cumberbatch will undoubtedly bring the intelligence, depth, and moral complexity this role demands.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This loving tribute to Marianne Faithfull is the answer to boring rock docs and uninspired music biopics.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Melania takes pains to include many shots of her and Donald acting like a loving couple, which threatens to take the film out of the realm of nonfiction.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Any chats about delicate topics may feel awkward, so begin with appreciation and keep questions open to invite honest replies.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The mother of three maintains open and honest communication within her own household of women in an attempt to change the narrative about physical and personal beauty standards.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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To succeed under Emery as an attacking wide player, Elliott needed to be a physical monster (like Rogers and McGinn), able to cover lots of ground, drive forward, and be diligent defensively.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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With the big snowstorm that just dumped more than a foot of snow across most of the state, Volkert also said residents should be diligent about clearing snow away from any vents to their home.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Conscientious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientious. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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