as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
she was always painstaking about her work
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Recent Examples of painstaking
William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
Gayles spent painstaking months rehabbing and rekindling her hoop dreams until she was cleared to play again ahead of last season, making her college debut on Nov. 10, 2023, in a non-conference game against Florida Gulf Coast.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
The painstaking attention to detail and authenticity has enabled the baronial convertible to be shown at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, as well as participate in the Coppa della Perugina road rally.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
She’s certified to do this spiritual work because she’s been through some real things, like a turbulent divorce and painstaking grief, which ultimately led her to face her trauma head-on by choosing to seek out ways to heal holistically.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The state’s sweeping education reform bill took another painstaking step forward Tuesday, when a second Senate committee give it preliminary OK and rejected a separate House version.
—William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2025
Gayles spent painstaking months rehabbing and rekindling her hoop dreams until she was cleared to play again ahead of last season, making her college debut on Nov. 10, 2023, in a non-conference game against Florida Gulf Coast.
—Mirjam Swanson, Orange County Register, 23 Mar. 2025
The painstaking attention to detail and authenticity has enabled the baronial convertible to be shown at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este and Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, as well as participate in the Coppa della Perugina road rally.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
She’s certified to do this spiritual work because she’s been through some real things, like a turbulent divorce and painstaking grief, which ultimately led her to face her trauma head-on by choosing to seek out ways to heal holistically.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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This meticulous attention to detail makes the P3 series particularly effective for low-light observation, providing users with vibrant and clear views in challenging lighting conditions like those found whilst stargazing.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
6 June 2025
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Dungarpur recalls long hours spent restoring the film, reflecting on Ray’s meticulous attention to detail and how every frame was carefully storyboarded.—
THR India Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The company-wide effort was announced on ABC’s Good Morning America Wednesday.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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The Commerce Department fired nearly 800 of them in late February and early March as part of the Trump administration's efforts to rapidly downsize the federal workforce.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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Watch out for slippery roads: Be extra careful during the first half hour after rain begins.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
7 June 2025
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However, Kilmeade was careful to praise Musk’s efforts during his time in the Trump administration.—
Andrew Kirell,
CNN Money,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Jeff seems to be both the most conscientious and deplorable character.—
Andrew Wallenstein,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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This will be a huge advantage to my clients that can’t find enough hourly warehouse workers, or workers that are conscientious enough to track quantities in this manner.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Medium-bodied with excellent ripeness, good acidity and persistence.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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That persistence of the idea itself is kind of an artwork.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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This is a group of people who have welcomed her in like family and are very loving to Tina and kind to her.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
12 June 2025
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Yo La Tengo’s 1997 feedback-guitar version is one of the most loving Beach Boys tributes.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Soothe a sunburn No judgement: sunburns sometimes happen to even the most diligent sunscreen wearers.—
Holly Carter,
People.com,
9 June 2025
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Some ideas include creating easy-to-use complaint systems, requiring permit numbers in all advertising, and doing diligent code enforcement, with monthly reports of actual rental days and monthly electronic collection of bed taxes.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
6 June 2025
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