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
Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
After painstaking efforts, Witkoff and Kushner emerged with the framework of an accord that promises, at least for now, to quiet one of the world's most destabilizing conflicts.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Bringing together some of today’s most innovative stunt designers, this conversation traces the craft’s journey from early cinematic daredevils to today’s painstaking choreography; and its long fight for overdue Academy recognition.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Meeting sustainability standards and navigating an evolving regulatory landscape has become a painstaking challenge for the fashion sector.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
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Noun
But finding the root cause of the explosion will also be a painstaking task.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
After painstaking efforts, Witkoff and Kushner emerged with the framework of an accord that promises, at least for now, to quiet one of the world's most destabilizing conflicts.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Oct. 2025
Bringing together some of today’s most innovative stunt designers, this conversation traces the craft’s journey from early cinematic daredevils to today’s painstaking choreography; and its long fight for overdue Academy recognition.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Meeting sustainability standards and navigating an evolving regulatory landscape has become a painstaking challenge for the fashion sector.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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The exhibition space is in optical white, with neon lighting that highlights the details and embroidery of each piece, showcasing the designers’ meticulous craftsmanship.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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But translating all of that culinary talent for this collaboration required a meticulous process.—
Rachel Chang,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hendrix and Bersten received a 36 for their efforts last week.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This careful tiptoeing is probably because the scissor artwork was never meant to be sold at a wider scale.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
24 Oct. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The movie takes pains to illustrate how the possible end of the world will begin like any other day.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Colleagues who failed to take similar pains earned his everlasting disdain.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Bindi’s only six years older, but is very conscientious and a real caregiver.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These entrepreneurs have built their paths through persistence, creativity, and a focus on real-world impact.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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Menounos says her persistence saved her life.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And Wasmer’s family was known in the small town as kind and loving.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Amidst their weirdness is a loving and loyal family completely comfortable in the dark world that is perfectly natural to them.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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For those who are still in therapy, being diligent and consistent with your treatment plan is extremely important for reducing long-term risk.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
27 Oct. 2025
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Meaning, his sons balance a hearty rotation of sports and academics, but the Farrers are also diligent about working in time for volunteer projects, too.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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