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
Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
It’s been painstaking work, for instance, for Boston’s library to scan and curate dozens of New England’s French-language newspapers that were widely read in the late 19th and early 20th century by Canadian immigrant communities from Quebec.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Instead, be ready to share real insights, painstaking market research, true stories from customers and tips from the trenches.
—Claire Trimble, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Lewis offers none of the painstaking rigor of Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
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Noun
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
It’s been painstaking work, for instance, for Boston’s library to scan and curate dozens of New England’s French-language newspapers that were widely read in the late 19th and early 20th century by Canadian immigrant communities from Quebec.
—Matt O'Brien, Christian Science Monitor, 13 June 2025
Instead, be ready to share real insights, painstaking market research, true stories from customers and tips from the trenches.
—Claire Trimble, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Lewis offers none of the painstaking rigor of Tolkien’s Middle Earth.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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After a year and a half, Baltusrol Golf Club’s Upper Course has been reborn through a meticulous $23 million restoration project overseen by golf architect Gil Hanse, one of the hottest names in the design game.—
Erik Matuszewski,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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After harvest comes the meticulous process of rinsing, drying, salting and weighing the caviar.—
Kylie Williams,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Fighting wildfires has long been a collective effort, with firefighting resources shared among states and even countries.—
Sarah Cutler
June 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Barrett earlier had ruled against the Trump administration’s efforts to freeze foreign aide funding, drawing criticism from the right.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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As any stunt coordinator or conscientious director will tell you, the trick is to make the stunt look dangerous but not be dangerous.—
Thomas Doherty,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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Most arbitrators are highly conscientious professionals who take their job very seriously.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Your experience illustrates the importance of persistence and following up.—
Christopher Elliott The Travel Troubleshooter,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The theme is echoed in videos exploring contemporary Australian bark-cloth painting, and the persistence of masquerade traditions across Africa.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Clark said locally, at San Dimas’ Via Verde Country Club and Pomona’s Mountain Meadows Golf Course, Spaun is remembered as a diligent kid who put in a lot of time working on his game.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
16 June 2025
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The only way to avoid False Dividend Stocks is with diligent fundamental research on cash flows.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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