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
The competitive clinic market has also pushed standards higher, with advanced technology and meticulous service now the norm for visitors seeking everything from a basic facial to more involved cosmetic procedures.
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Asghar Farhadi seems very meticulous in his approach.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Saranya and Zachary Hubbard, the wife-and-husband duo behind Tian Tea House, are finally debuting Moon Bar, a Japanese-style bar that will be the livelier — but still meticulous and hospitality-focused — sibling to the teahouse that’s been part of Columbus Park since December.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
On the other hand, the state legislature was not meticulous about complying with the procedure that the state constitution lays out for proposing amendments.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 15 May 2026
Asghar Farhadi seems very meticulous in his approach.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 15 May 2026
Saranya and Zachary Hubbard, the wife-and-husband duo behind Tian Tea House, are finally debuting Moon Bar, a Japanese-style bar that will be the livelier — but still meticulous and hospitality-focused — sibling to the teahouse that’s been part of Columbus Park since December.
—Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
Adjective
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Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Or a group of high-minded, dutiful, quite-conscientious California voters?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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So naturally, the thought of turning Hypergnosis into an ethical company doesn’t compute, even to a seemingly conscientious person like Harper, who likens Anushka’s vision to buying a jet and asking where the brakes are.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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As such, a loving relationship will demand awareness that, sometimes, not every truth needs to be delivered in its rawest form.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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From a young age, we're taught to greet people, regardless of their age, and even compliment them, so everyone is very accepting and loving.—
Zama Magudulela,
Travel + Leisure,
15 May 2026
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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