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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
Now, in the years since his brother's death, Melvin says he's become increasingly conscientious about his own health.
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Most of the traits that are good, like being conscientious and agreeable are also cool, but in different capacities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Cueball and Eddy actually prove to be conscientious workers, making deliveries on time and being careful with the items.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alex Ross, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Younger adults in particular are less conscientious, agreeable, extroverted and open to new experiences than past generations, while neuroticism — marked by anxiety and emotional instability — is rising.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Most of the traits that are good, like being conscientious and agreeable are also cool, but in different capacities.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Cueball and Eddy actually prove to be conscientious workers, making deliveries on time and being careful with the items.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conscientious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientious
Adjective
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But while that attempt to shield his team may be honorable, the reality is that the Miami back line has let him down on too many occasions this season.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Mason is an honorable man who has fallen on hard times and is desperately trying to keep from losing the family ranch.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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These treatments require careful and ongoing monitoring.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since you’re still considered a federal employee on furlough, any job must fall within the federal government’s standards of ethical conduct and rules.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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In fact, Veja’s cost of goods is three times higher than that of comparable products due to this ethical sourcing.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Martin, who is fifty-four, is the most commercially successful songwriter of the twenty-first century; his work is meticulous and precise, and his songs are taut, balanced, unyielding.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Following the video, Swift began sharing footage from the rehearsals and set of the video, letting us into her meticulous planning process.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There is no military strength without moral strength, no good outcome when summoning tempers alongside uncertainty and rifles, and no margin for error in what may come next.—
Keith Wilson,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Set to debut on the streamer on January 9, 2026, the film follows free-spirited Poppy (Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Blyth), who have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the rescue, Cody has shown himself to be a gentle and loving dog who thrives on human companionship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Anonymity also allows the scouts to be completely honest, without fear of reprisals.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the Times responded by affirming a commitment to honest dialogue and mutual respect among colleagues.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Conscientious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientious. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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