as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout
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Recent Examples of minutely
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
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Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The downtown side of the bridge is also minutely taller than the church side, leading to some overconfident drivers lodging themselves on the other end.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
All kinds of wheels, minutely varied screws and washers, and various mystery components were crammed into the box.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2020
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Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
The kernel of the script imagined Ruth’s movements through her longtime home for the final time—a marvelous, minutely observed sequence that opens the film—and then her new home for the first time.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 20 June 2025
The downtown side of the bridge is also minutely taller than the church side, leading to some overconfident drivers lodging themselves on the other end.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
All kinds of wheels, minutely varied screws and washers, and various mystery components were crammed into the box.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutely
Adverb
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These services do all the work for you by actively monitoring and systematically erasing your personal information from hundreds of websites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The company’s view is that compatibility, while deeply human, can be approached systematically rather than treated as a matter of pure chance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This is why experts recommend vacuuming in different directions and thoroughly agitating the carpet piles.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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Her voice cracks in pain, anger, and heartbreak at how thoroughly the system and those around her failed her.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Minutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutely. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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