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
Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.
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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
Her meticulousness comes from a deep sense of care, not ego.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.
—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
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
Her meticulousness comes from a deep sense of care, not ego.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.
—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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In Massachusetts, advocates are turning attention to an existing office in the state’s education department.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undocumented immigrants were among those gaining coverage, which provided access to regular doctor visits and preventative care .—
Andrew Graham
March 9,
Sacbee.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Sesame’s clinicians will also stay with the patient throughout any IMI RMA procedures to help translate medical terminology, provide emotional support, and offer any other care coordination needed.—
Anna Moeslein,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Low-conscientiousness individuals (flexible thinkers) excel in fluid, unpredictable environments where plans become obsolete quickly.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 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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Its hardware includes Series Elastic Actuators and a range of sensors that enable safe physical interaction with people while maintaining balance and precision.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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On Saturday night, the Knights turned their gym into a clinic on precision basketball.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Meticulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulousness. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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