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
When the mask slipped or seemed to slip in the breakup video, however minutely, their counterparts — gay shitposters — pissed through the gap.
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Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
In other hands, this would cue a standard disease-of-the-week weepie, but Coixet keeps the tone lightly wistful and wise, and trains her attention ever more minutely on Rohrwacher, who along with her character, seems to blossom gradually under this steady gaze.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 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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Paul McAdory, Them., 9 Dec. 2025
In other hands, this would cue a standard disease-of-the-week weepie, but Coixet keeps the tone lightly wistful and wise, and trains her attention ever more minutely on Rohrwacher, who along with her character, seems to blossom gradually under this steady gaze.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 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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When everything said on stage, on a podcast, or in an earnings call can be systematically indexed and analyzed for consistency, contradiction, and consensus, the nature of public statements tends to change.—
Gina Chua,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Sylvie systematically deconstructs Suzanna’s world.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Adverb
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Gently transfer each knot to the bowl of cinnamon sugar and turn to coat thoroughly, then transfer to a plate.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 May 2026
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Scrub thoroughly with a toilet brush and flush to rinse.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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“Minutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutely. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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