as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
he dressed himself with uncharacteristic meticulousness, which made us suspect he was going on a date
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Recent Examples of meticulousness
In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The doc shares incredible archival footage of Above & Beyond in its early years along with footage capturing the group’s meticulousness in the studio.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Their eagerness to satisfy his trademark meticulousness has an identifiable influence on what would become the highly secretive Pluribus.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Best Gifts for Virgo Individuals with Virgo sun signs are characterized by their organization, meticulousness, and practicality.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The doc shares incredible archival footage of Above & Beyond in its early years along with footage capturing the group’s meticulousness in the studio.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Their eagerness to satisfy his trademark meticulousness has an identifiable influence on what would become the highly secretive Pluribus.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
Best Gifts for Virgo Individuals with Virgo sun signs are characterized by their organization, meticulousness, and practicality.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulousness
Noun
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Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Just as essential a consideration as carefulness for committee members, though, is speed.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Ebrahimi’s death has also renewed attention on the case of another Iranian boxer, Mohammad Javad Vafaei Sani, who is on death row.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident heightened national attention on aviation safety in 2025, with many people questioning whether flying was safe.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Workers counter that the health giant can afford to boost wages, and that patients are already suffering from long wait times and subpar care because Kaiser does not offer competitive pay.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Through these consultations, individuals can speak directly with a care professional to better understand available support, resources, and next steps related to aging, care planning, and services.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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For example, individuals high in conscientiousness are more likely to practice systematically and follow feedback, which accelerates the development of technical, academic, or professional skills.—
Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic,
Forbes.com,
4 Jan. 2026
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And from an intangible standpoint, the team loves his diligence and conscientiousness.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Data centres and automation are raising requirements for power, connectivity, and operational precision.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Players use it for precision drills and reaction training.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meticulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulousness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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