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
Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
When not, like Yola did, slinging a Fender Telecaster or like opener Joy, unfurling a contralto voice that roundly filled the room with her soul's expression as much as the air from her lungs, both performers took painstaking effort to explain their craftswomanship as songwriters.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An Achilles injury has kept him out of action of late, and the recovery process, which the two-time Olympic champion is documenting on his YouTube channel, seems arduous and painstaking – even boring.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The lists often took months or even years of painstaking work to compile; by late 2023, there were some two thousand Hamas targets and some ten thousand Hezbollah targets.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Noun
This mentality along with the team that does this incredibly creative and painstaking work will now be applied to the entire Hyatt Lifestyle Group portfolio.
—Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
When not, like Yola did, slinging a Fender Telecaster or like opener Joy, unfurling a contralto voice that roundly filled the room with her soul's expression as much as the air from her lungs, both performers took painstaking effort to explain their craftswomanship as songwriters.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
An Achilles injury has kept him out of action of late, and the recovery process, which the two-time Olympic champion is documenting on his YouTube channel, seems arduous and painstaking – even boring.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
The lists often took months or even years of painstaking work to compile; by late 2023, there were some two thousand Hamas targets and some ten thousand Hezbollah targets.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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That same meticulous attention to detail has been carried into this glossy, members-club-meets-hotel in St Andrew’s Square.—
Katharine Sohn,
Architectural Digest,
15 Aug. 2025
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Set within 240 acres of ancient woodland overlooking the River Clyde and framed by the misty Kilpatrick Hills, Mar Hall is a five-star heritage estate that has recently undergone a meticulous £20 million transformation.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fundraising efforts and private donations made to the Kane County 4-H Foundation funded the scholarships.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif also chaired an emergency meeting on the cloudburst and subsequent rescue efforts in the capital Islamabad on Friday.—
Sophia Saifi,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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People who are conscientious of their health tend to engage in healthy behaviors like eating well, exercising, and following their healthcare provider’s advice while avoiding risky behaviors like smoking or driving too fast.—
Sharon Basaraba,
Verywell Health,
28 July 2025
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Being conscientious will serve kids in the long run.—
Jasmine Mote,
Scientific American,
7 July 2025
Noun
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While cost is a primary consideration for payers, lack of persistence on GLP-1s is another reason for hesitance to reimburse weight loss drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the gleaming chrome and fresh paint of each vehicle at their events, there is a story of persistence, investment, and pride.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Cognitive generosity is all about making the choice to interpret your partner’s intentions, behaviors and words in the most generous and loving light possible.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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Thank you to all the beautiful loving and supportive fans out there for honoring him.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But the Dodgers have been diligent in adhering to their plan to build Ohtani’s innings slowly and carefully.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Ultimately, thoughtful prompts integrated with diligent validation can ensure your business remains agile, informed, and competitive in today's evolving marketplace.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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