as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
the meticulosity with which she placed each piece of china, crystal, and silver on the table
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulosity
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And finally, the garments were rated for durability after washing, with testers paying close attention to signs of wear or deterioration in the fabric or seams, as well as changes of shape and effectiveness during the testing period.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
26 June 2025 -
Furthermore, additional attention to the matter appears to be resulting in voluntary corrective action.—
Patrick Gleason,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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The cooling station — a partnership among Gastonia, Gaston County and HealthNet Gaston, the lead agency for the county’s continuum of care — opened Friday after the community raised concerns about the need for a place for the unhoused to escape the heat.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2025
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However, the law still will prevent some immigrants from accessing services such as soup kitchens, prenatal care and crisis counseling.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Borussia Dortmund’s forwards will need to pick their spot with real precision in the next round.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The future of negotiation belongs to those who pair emotional intelligence with algorithmic precision.—
Kwame Christian Esq,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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This concentration of wealth and power in just a few hands raises plenty of alarm among citizens and policymakers alike.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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To generate energy, U-235 concentrations of 3% to 6% are more than sufficient.—
David Bressan,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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So was their conscientiousness in getting him a coach.—
Joelle Jay,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Kids who receive more maternal warmth between ages five and 10 are more likely to develop key personality traits, such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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And what better way to finish off the neutral look than with a bold red lip? Take heed and maybe your next fast food run can be as stylish as Rihanna’s.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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For those investors focused on maximizing income, investing in higher, longer-term yields can be an advantage should interest rates decline—investors in very short-term money market funds should take heed.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Barrett earlier had ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze foreign aide funding, drawing criticism from the right.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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Napheesa Collier returned with a 26-point, seven-rebound, six-assist effort, including a couple huge baskets in overtime and the Lynx scored 10 of the final 12 points to win 96-92 in Atlanta.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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“Meticulosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulosity. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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