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
Ogunbiyi saw similarities between the process of braiding and sewing—a meticulous and repetitive action that could be automated—and began to envision a solution.
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Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
23 June 2026
The box design itself also draws inspiration from Kubrick’s own meticulous physical archives.
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Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Dexter is a meticulous killer, tracking his victims and documenting their crimes before ultimately killing them, keeping only a drop of their blood preserved on a glass slide as a trophy.
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Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Posh and beautifully detailed, this shoe resembles Virgo's meticulous nature and innate precision.
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Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meticulous
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
23 June 2026
The box design itself also draws inspiration from Kubrick’s own meticulous physical archives.
—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
22 June 2026
Dexter is a meticulous killer, tracking his victims and documenting their crimes before ultimately killing them, keeping only a drop of their blood preserved on a glass slide as a trophy.
—
Jordana Rosenfeld,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 June 2026
Posh and beautifully detailed, this shoe resembles Virgo's meticulous nature and innate precision.
—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for meticulous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
Adjective
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Ultimately, the widespread adoption of AI for mental health constitutes a global experiment with both potential benefits and serious downsides that require careful management.
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Can its legions drink that much beer and still be conscientious enough to clear away the trash?
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Trea Turner was conscientious enough to wait for his double-play partner, Bryson Stott, who had authored one of the finest games of his career.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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The fun-loving, kilt-wearing Scottish fans took over Boston and South Florida and endeared themselves to both communities.
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Now, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue says its diligent job is done, signaling full containment of the fires soon.
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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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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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