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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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Investigators meticulously documented the warning signs that should have alerted the driver to the looming braking problems.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Over the next several months, Epstein would work meticulously—reviewing and editing emails to Gates Foundation employees and pushing Nikolic about the donation.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 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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Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Enclosed behind a barrier, a theme park is immaculately clean and features fancy landscaping and roving mascots who pose for photos and spread positive vibes.—
John Haddad,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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She was spotted on her way to the Met Gala, fashionably late.—
Dalila Muata,
NBC news,
5 May 2026
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The dance had been called for three in the afternoon, but the group planned to arrive fashionably late, at three-thirty.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fastidiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidiously. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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