as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
did a meticulous job of restoring the painting
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Recent Examples of meticulous
His wife, a former fashion editor and stylist, is known for her meticulous but unpretentious sensibility.
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Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Strausfeld did teach at Brighton College of Art (later part of Brighton Polytechnic), on the south coast of England, for many years, but the fruits of his labors for the Academy are the cause of his meticulous appeal.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Over the years, Wiseman became known for his meticulous, hands-on process.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
All the fresh ingredients, inventive recipes, meticulous plating and glorious design means nothing if my food is served by a grumpy waiter or if my water glass is dirty.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 15 Feb. 2026
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Christine Lennon, Architectural Digest, 17 Feb. 2026
Strausfeld did teach at Brighton College of Art (later part of Brighton Polytechnic), on the south coast of England, for many years, but the fruits of his labors for the Academy are the cause of his meticulous appeal.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Over the years, Wiseman became known for his meticulous, hands-on process.
—Chloe Veltman, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
All the fresh ingredients, inventive recipes, meticulous plating and glorious design means nothing if my food is served by a grumpy waiter or if my water glass is dirty.
—Lynne Sullivan, The Providence Journal, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
Adjective
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Stirring frequently, cook until garlic is a deep golden brown, being careful not to burn it, about 5 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Once the heavy portion is removed, finish with a clean cut where the branch meets the trunk, being careful not to injure the branch collar.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For 20-odd years, Adams has been one of Hollywood’s most reliably committed and conscientious performers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommends that Pembroke Pines voters re-elect two capable and conscientious incumbent commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There was choreographed dancing, a DJ, and mounted posters of Flemister where people could write loving words in colorful markers.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Lindner family released a statement following the death of Christopher Lindner, describing him as a loving, kind, Christ Jesus follower, husband, and father of four who had suffered from mental illness.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stephanie and Malcolm's relationship petered out relatively quickly, after the diligent doctor realized the hotshot party boy wasn't likely to slow his pace to meet hers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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More information is always better for the diligent investor.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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