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as in carefully
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as in systematically
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Recent Examples of meticulously
Throughout the late couple’s six decades of ownership, the original mid-century design and craftsmanship were meticulously maintained.
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Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
So Ken went through the whole thing, meticulously, and really narrowed it down to a few concise ideas as a really great starting point.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Fitzpatrick won reelection by nearly 13 percentage points, up from less than nine in his first election in 2016, signifying security in a historically swing-happy region, built through a meticulously moderate voting history.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
As Burke canceled his tour, investigators began meticulously building a case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For these newborns, growth is so crucial to survival that every calorie, nutrient and electrolyte is meticulously calculated and prescribed daily.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While traditional wallpaper is meticulously pasted to a wall, peel-and-stick attaches quickly with an adhesive backing.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
The man who meticulously documented his bicycle repairs at 14 became, decades later, one of the most prominent voices arguing that people like himself are undertaxed.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay Historic General Lewis Inn is a lovely boutique inn meticulously restored to its 1834 glory.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Sandra Barrera, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
So Ken went through the whole thing, meticulously, and really narrowed it down to a few concise ideas as a really great starting point.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
In 2024, Fitzpatrick won reelection by nearly 13 percentage points, up from less than nine in his first election in 2016, signifying security in a historically swing-happy region, built through a meticulously moderate voting history.
—Zak Hudak, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
As Burke canceled his tour, investigators began meticulously building a case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
For these newborns, growth is so crucial to survival that every calorie, nutrient and electrolyte is meticulously calculated and prescribed daily.
—Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
While traditional wallpaper is meticulously pasted to a wall, peel-and-stick attaches quickly with an adhesive backing.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
The man who meticulously documented his bicycle repairs at 14 became, decades later, one of the most prominent voices arguing that people like himself are undertaxed.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Where to Stay Historic General Lewis Inn is a lovely boutique inn meticulously restored to its 1834 glory.
—Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulously
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Finally, a second staffer laid a towel over the jerseys, tamped it down a little more, and the two of them carefully slid the slab on top, the two metal latches closing without any effort.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Nearly 17 years after his death, the Michael Jackson brand is more carefully curated than ever.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Take your time, systematically checking every nook and cranny.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, in the United States and around the world, women’s rights and protections are being systematically stripped away.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Florida attorneys general in both parties scrupulously minimized their secondary roles as partisan politicians.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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That’s like a flower scrupulously nudging out from between sidewalk slabs, a breath of fresh air.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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When looked at microscopically, there were patterns that suggested the possibility of life on Mars at one time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Corintis The simulation and optimization software developed by Corintis is used to design a network of microscopically small channels on cold plates.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
17 Nov. 2025
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Its standout feature is its hyper-deformable wheels, minutely structured from silicone, composite, and stainless steel, which create a soft, enlarged contact surface with the terrain.—
Tim Barber,
Wired News,
14 Apr. 2026
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At the heart of the doc is the source material that kicked off a half-century-and-counting of hopeful believers, indefatigable hunters, and the industry that’s grown up around them: a 1967 piece of film clocking in at 59 seconds, its authenticity long debated, its grainy imagery minutely parsed.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Mar. 2026
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Fermat listed these future outcomes exhaustively, considering each possible way the next five coin flips could land.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
19 Apr. 2026
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Sprawling, fearsome scenes of battle unfurl with a nightmarish, exhaustively detailed authenticity.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Apr. 2026
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The tools of cinema change quickly, often comprehensively.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Built in the 1920s, the Reflecting Pool and its surroundings were comprehensively renovated in 2012, paid for by $34 million in Obama-era stimulus funding.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to other attendees, including Times journalists, event staffers were checking tickets, though not very thoroughly, at multiple points prior to escalators that descended to the metal detectors where Allen allegedly bolted past armed security.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Experts like Hofflinger question whether local building standards are sufficient or thoroughly enforced enough to prevent fire risks.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meticulously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulously. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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