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also methodic
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern
a methodical study plan that included lists of points to memorize
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Recent Examples of methodical
The overall look of the dress created an intriguing sartorial moment and methodical approach, complementing the aesthetic Gothic energy of the play.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Thus begins Becket’s methodical elimination of the relatives in line ahead of him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This plethora of pockets allows travelers to achieve methodical pack jobs with ease.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
This instills a slower methodical way of shooting, as the user has to look down to check the image.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Thus begins Becket’s methodical elimination of the relatives in line ahead of him.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This plethora of pockets allows travelers to achieve methodical pack jobs with ease.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
This instills a slower methodical way of shooting, as the user has to look down to check the image.
—New Atlas, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for methodical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for methodical
Adjective
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The result has been a rapid and systematic degradation of Iran’s clout across the Middle East over the past 2½ years, a seismic change that led directly to this weekend’s devastating attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel.—
Adam Geller,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Oversight should be proactive and systematic, not reactive.—
Timothy M. Herbst,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Homeira Hesami, chairwoman of the Iranian American Community of North Texas, said the rally was in support of an organized resistance in Iran that is vouching for a peaceful transition to democracy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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With multiple compartments in a sleek, stylish puffer design, the Urban Expressions Kris Weekender keeps everything organized and within easy reach, all while staying compact enough to carry comfortably.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Methodical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/methodical. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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