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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonnegligent
Adjective
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For most, wealth results from years of hard work, careful planning, and disciplined saving.—
Georgette Virgo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025 -
However, be careful of blurring the distinction between professional and personal relationships.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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For each of us, conscientious use of this planet’s resources will need to be a lifelong endeavor.—
Andre Garron,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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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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If the roles of estate planner, trustee and personal representative for a client by themselves are deemed to be conflicting positions, as suggested by the court’s opinion, then punctilious adherence to the conflict rules regarding sales of financial products or insurance is even more important.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes,
21 Oct. 2024
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The painstaking process of reassembling these fragments has been a monumental undertaking, experts say, akin to solving an immense historical puzzle.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
20 June 2025
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In a place where concrete arches meet the sky and sculptural ambition is achieved over years of painstaking work, Piaget’s latest high jewelry outing felt right at home.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Flight attendants working premium economy cabins seem to be allocated in numbers that allow for attentive service, without the hovering sometimes found in business class.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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While the crane parents are attentive, both of its chicks face risks.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Once home to Louis XV’s architect, the property underwent a meticulous four-year renovation before reopening to what is now one of the most luxurious properties in the city.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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Later, as the way opened, Swedish producers and artists, from Denniz Pop to Max Martin, would follow, bringing glossy, meticulous pop to the global marketplace.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The prospect of higher inflation even as present data looks mild has led to a staredown between the Fed, which has advocated for a cautious approach on cutting interest rates in case tariffs do worsen inflation, and Trump, who has aggressively called for big cuts.—
Derek Saul,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Fire officials warn the public to be cautious and clean up debris around homes as the warmer months bring out more rattlesnakes.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Jennifer Kale is a witch who is very guarded and needs to learn how to trust people, and keeps getting tested on that over and over again throughout the show.—
Brande Victorian,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Sep. 2019
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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 30 Jun. 2025.
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