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
Later, in the 1990s, Roizman’s meticulous work identifying the functions of many of HSV’s 84 genes uncovered an enzyme that became a key target for antiviral drug development.
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Other apps that use AI or offer financial advisory services, such as Origin, may be a better option for meticulous investors, as they’re dedicated to tracking market trends and providing precise feedback on your investments.
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Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The Formula One Ranks At Age 29 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone F1 edition to discuss her first year at the helm of Miami’s Formula One race and the meticulous execution behind the premier motorsport event.
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Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Some artists stressed the importance of meticulous storyboarding in order to keep departments on the same page, while others explained that their shows required a looser approach in order to adapt to the magic that happened on set every day.
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Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Other apps that use AI or offer financial advisory services, such as Origin, may be a better option for meticulous investors, as they’re dedicated to tracking market trends and providing precise feedback on your investments.
—
Amy Deyoung,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
The Formula One Ranks At Age 29 Miami Grand Prix President Katharina Nowak joins Jabari Young on The Enterprise Zone F1 edition to discuss her first year at the helm of Miami’s Formula One race and the meticulous execution behind the premier motorsport event.
—
Jabari Young,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Some artists stressed the importance of meticulous storyboarding in order to keep departments on the same page, while others explained that their shows required a looser approach in order to adapt to the magic that happened on set every day.
—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
11 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
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China walked a careful diplomatic line during the conflict.
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All that plus nightly turndown service and 24-hour room service reflect the careful attention paid to guests at Moon Palace The Grand—Cancun.
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In addition to conscientious UV protection, Hall recommends that patients with aging skin prioritize hydration and skin-barrier support.
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After a two-year National Service stint as a hospital orderly (thanks to his own conscientious-objector status), Hockney landed at the Royal College of Art, in London, in the fall of 1959.
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David and Victoria Beckham penned Father's Day posts that doubled as an olive branch message to estranged son Brooklyn, who was included in the loving photographs despite the family rift.
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Former first lady Michelle Obama delivered a loving and heartfelt tribute to her husband at the Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony in Chicago Thursday.
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Since then, Roberts, who will also manage the NL All-Star team, has appreciated how diligent Pages has remained in his routine.
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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