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Recent Examples of painstakingly
People who have filed claims complain that the review process has been complicated, frustrating and painstakingly slow and that cases are closed with no notice and no money awarded for their losses.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While Brontë’s book is primarily set in the late 18th century, painstakingly recreating Georgian architectural details was not at the top of the to-do list for Davies and her team, including set decorator Charlotte Dirickx.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
While these playable features won’t be all that’s available for very long, they were painstakingly selected by Wildlight to be the starting lineup.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors presented evidence painstakingly gathered over the course of decades, including photographs, forensic reports, and testimony from those who responded to the crime scene.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But the story throughout With Heaven on Top is that Zach Bryan is painstakingly cleaning up his life.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Michael Collins, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While Brontë’s book is primarily set in the late 18th century, painstakingly recreating Georgian architectural details was not at the top of the to-do list for Davies and her team, including set decorator Charlotte Dirickx.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
While these playable features won’t be all that’s available for very long, they were painstakingly selected by Wildlight to be the starting lineup.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors presented evidence painstakingly gathered over the course of decades, including photographs, forensic reports, and testimony from those who responded to the crime scene.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But the story throughout With Heaven on Top is that Zach Bryan is painstakingly cleaning up his life.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstakingly
Adverb
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Both extended clips start with the full '90s-riddled video before unfolding into different behind-the-scenes cuts that reveal how the concept was born and how meticulously it was executed.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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An investigative journalist for the Miami Herald, Brown has interviewed dozens of Epstein’s victims and has meticulously anatomized how Epstein managed to win preposterously favorable treatment in the courts.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But Georgia’s results were exhaustively verified by machine and manual recounts, a signature audit, and multiple court cases and investigations.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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The data on 1,779 policy issues was researched exhaustively before Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page of Princeton University published their conclusions.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The observers are taught to conscientiously follow the law, including traffic rules, and to try to avoid physical confrontation with federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Relatedly, Sweeny says, the ability to delay gratification helps people stick to an exercise routine, keep a balanced diet, and act conscientiously when recovering from illness or injury.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Hunters and birdwatchers are advised to wear gloves when handling birds or feeders, to wash hands thoroughly after any contact, and to not eating birds that appear sick or birds that are found dead.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Rinse the grate, then dry thoroughly with a soft, clean towel.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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But behind the lifestyle lineup lies a cutting-edge performance-running division that deserves to be taken seriously.—
Cory Smith,
Outside,
15 Feb. 2026
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Think stylish airport outfits, sleek carry-ons, smart tech, and practical travel accessories all seriously marked down for the holiday weekend.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Presiding over these matters reinforced for me the importance of judicial temperament — listening attentively, maintaining neutrality, and ensuring that every party feels heard while applying the law consistently.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2026
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Cole, wearing a khaki jumpsuit, spent much of the hearing sitting quietly and attentively as the parties argued, occasionally adjusting his glasses or fidgeting slightly in his chair.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
Adverb
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The contract situation forced the Bulls into a full teardown, something Karnišovas ardently avoided in prior seasons.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The resulting negative publicity created a huge backlash from the students and the community, who were ardently against the concept.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Standards like these will ensure schools are earnestly working towards developing students’ AI literacy and competency and keeping educators accountable.—
Jerel Ezell,
Fortune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Inevitably, in a film where no wheel really goes unreinvented, the earnestly nerdy Daniel, who collects fantasy action figures and even puts them on his desk, falls under their spell.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Painstakingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstakingly. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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