meticulousness

noun

Definition of meticulousnessnext
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 Numerous photographers have published books with Steidl, which is known for the meticulousness of its printing process and the close relations that Gerhard Steidl established with artists. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026 In the filing, Lively’s lawyers say there’s a reason for their meticulousness. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026 But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026 That meticulousness snaps into crystal-clear focus when Cronin talks about process. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026 Since Visma-Lease a Bike's 2023 grand tour hat-trick heyday, underpinned by Vingegaard’s Tour upset of Pogačar, which showed all its tactical and planning meticulousness, it has been surpassed by the latter's UAE Team Emirates. — Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness. — Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026 The meticulousness feels personal rather than corporate. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026 Her reflections proceed with gastropodan pedantry, molluscan meticulousness, a snail’s ponderous compulsion to hold on. — Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulousness
  1. carefulness
  2. attention
  3. care
  4. conscientiousness
  5. precision
Noun
  • This carefulness is clearly strategic.
    — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026
  • There was no carefulness in it.
    — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Definition of carefulness
Noun
  • Start with the practical fix that frees attention for what matters next.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The public spotlight on what happened may have grown less intense, but the attention will again be turned to ground zero as people gather to read names and remember.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of attention
Noun
  • Modi would be housed in a specific section of Arthur Road Jail and would have access to specialist treatment, Indian authorities said, including care from a private doctor or mental health expert of his choice.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The sisters now both receive care at the Cleveland Clinic and have participated in clinical trials while also working to raise awareness about the disease.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of care
Noun
  • Constructive anxiety often signals foresight, conscientiousness, and genuine commitment when outcomes are uncertain.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 30 July 2026
  • The Big Five traits are openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness and neuroticism.
    — Refractor, Refractor, 27 July 2026
Definition of conscientiousness
Noun
  • Nerve pathways rendered with a precision photography still cannot match.
    — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Getting the cast of characters that would push Carol to her breaking point took precision but also allowed for some fun, varied choices.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of precision

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“Meticulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulousness. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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