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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnegligent
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026 -
These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Also, remain mindful and conscientious of how our actions affect those beyond ourselves.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
9 Jan. 2026
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To maintain this level of ethical, equitable basketball, the Bulls need a facilitator — a conscientious, unselfish playmaker who can read the court and set up teammates at a high level.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Yet in the past three decades much of home-cooking culture has developed in revolt against what many see as Stewart’s punctilious ethos.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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The following top 10 best horror movies of 2024 are all quality films that will stand the test of time thanks to their punctilious craft.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
1 Jan. 2025
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Though this major change goes against the painstaking efforts contestants typically take to keep their identities hidden, the rest of the singers will still follow the show's strict guidelines.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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But first, a painstaking historic renovation presented some unglamorous concerns.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In an era when attentive service often feels like a relic — perhaps another quiet casualty of the pandemic — this kind of efficiency now registers as something close to remarkable.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2026
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To keep yourself safe outdoors, CPW says be attentive and look for signs a cat may be around.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Originally built in 1991, the 3,416-square-foot single-level estate recently underwent a meticulous reimagining—one that balances durability and artisan craftsmanship.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Expect that particular blend of confident, meticulous, and charismatic service that’s found in its purest form in old Sicilian restaurants, and the most divine selection of puddings and gelato for a sweet-toothed finale.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be especially cautious in school zones and watch for children and the flashing lights of school buses.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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Two years as a mental health patient had taught Virginia to be cautious.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Selena Gomez as Mabel Mora Gomez earned an Emmy nomination for her role as Mabel, a guarded and sarcastic millennial who strikes up an unexpected friendship with Charles and Oliver.—
Olivia Singh,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Our spirits remain guarded, but high, for this one; the Venice Film Festival crowd seemed to eat it up.—
Randy Myers,
The Mercury News,
3 Sep. 2024
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“Nonnegligent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonnegligent. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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