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Recent Examples of fastidiously
Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
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Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
Even when on the road, Phillips fastidiously seeks out biohacking lounges and hotels that offer recovery modalities like IV drips and red-light therapy.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2025
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades.
—Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
Even when on the road, Phillips fastidiously seeks out biohacking lounges and hotels that offer recovery modalities like IV drips and red-light therapy.
—Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidiously
Adverb
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Lighter, looser and more human, carefully tuned to supporters who value personality as much as performance.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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As grieving attendees lined up to pay respects to the children, one woman shut her eyes after peering at one of the children, Kayla, who wore a white dress, her fingernails carefully painted pink.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
Adverb
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That couldn't be more different from the Chinese approach, which is deliberate and meticulously planned.—
Jennifer Pak,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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Last week, in a three-level car rental parking garage meticulously converted into an event space in downtown San Francisco, Anthropic put on its second annual Code with Claude developer conference.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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This architectural marvel, constructed from natural dolomite lime, curves elegantly across a deep gorge and leads straight into a tunnel cut into solid rock.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
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Sloane, who was dressed elegantly in a brown sheath, carried a little purple flower in a plastic cone proffered by Leo, who wore tuxedo pants and kept a restraining-order distance.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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The sweater now has a deep V-neck with stylishly tattered edges, which Andy pairs with a button-down shirt and jeans.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
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Guest rooms are stylishly appointed, many with Blue Ridge views and some with a kitchenette for longer stays.—
Belinda Luksic,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
Adverb
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Whatever emerges from its bubbling oil — broad rods of Icelandic cod; thick, thin and curly fries; wings and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Like with any true friendship, there’s an air of familiarity and a certain level of chaos to coordinating these get-togethers, with guests expected to arrive fashionably late—giving Jacobsen some wiggle room for styling the tablescape on time.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
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Cover star, Stephen Colbert, entered the room fashionably late and greeted guests that included CBS News’s Gayle King, Bravo’s Andy Cohen, and CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
8 May 2026
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“Fastidiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidiously. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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