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Recent Examples of painstakingly
Ensconced in a historic palazzo in the city’s San Frediano neighborhood—long a haven for artisans—Moleria Locchi earned its reputation in the 1800s for painstakingly restoring glass and crystal treasures ranging from antique goblets to Murano candelabras.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
At the gala that Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Bianca (Joy Sunday), and Principal Dort (Steve Buscemi) have painstakingly planned, Agnes volunteers to dance with Enid during her solo because she’s spied on Enid while invisible and knows all the moves.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
They are often depopulated, shot painstakingly on large-format film and in color.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
Martel painstakingly documents how the land theft dates back at least to the last century, if not earlier, which means the deed claimed by Amín and his cohorts is bogus — not necessarily under current Argentinian law, but in the eyes of the indigenous people who were robbed in the first place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
For choir member Sandile Majola, who helped painstakingly translate the song into Zulu, the project carried deep meaning.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Changing gears Until now, the global strategy to save reefs has largely relied on growing fragments in nurseries and having divers painstakingly plant them back into the ocean.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The project began with a bare chassis and was painstakingly rebuilt piece by piece over 3,000 hours.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The mechanical intervention comes after nearly a decade of volunteers painstakingly collecting wet wipes by hand.
—Dakota Bennett, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
At the gala that Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Bianca (Joy Sunday), and Principal Dort (Steve Buscemi) have painstakingly planned, Agnes volunteers to dance with Enid during her solo because she’s spied on Enid while invisible and knows all the moves.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
They are often depopulated, shot painstakingly on large-format film and in color.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2025
Martel painstakingly documents how the land theft dates back at least to the last century, if not earlier, which means the deed claimed by Amín and his cohorts is bogus — not necessarily under current Argentinian law, but in the eyes of the indigenous people who were robbed in the first place.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
For choir member Sandile Majola, who helped painstakingly translate the song into Zulu, the project carried deep meaning.
—Kate Bartlett, NPR, 30 Aug. 2025
Changing gears Until now, the global strategy to save reefs has largely relied on growing fragments in nurseries and having divers painstakingly plant them back into the ocean.
—Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
The project began with a bare chassis and was painstakingly rebuilt piece by piece over 3,000 hours.
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
The mechanical intervention comes after nearly a decade of volunteers painstakingly collecting wet wipes by hand.
—Dakota Bennett, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstakingly
Adverb
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Every cut of beef is meticulously aged on the bone for 25 days, seafood is sourced from local Ayrshire waters, and vegetables are grown just miles away at Dowhill Farm.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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His face is so meticulously chiseled.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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LGMs use frameworks that analyze and reason across both time and space to exhaustively simulate virtually any and every event and scenario.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The movie’s go-to technique is exhaustively long flashbacks meant to retroactively explain connective tissue that, at the very least, ought to have been hinted at through performance.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Stir in the oats and chia seeds until thoroughly combined.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Other teams would need to monitor their sponsors more aggressively and thoroughly.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Prince William's London outing comes the day after Prince Harry stepped out in the city to attend the WellChild Awards, supporting his longtime charity for seriously ill children.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Harry brought his trademark humor and warmth to the awards, a ceremony honoring seriously ill children who have shown incredible courage, joking and making smiles all around.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Velasco was accustomed to teaching large classes; 50 students listened attentively to his lecture.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Harvard graduates listen attentively to speakers during the commencement ceremony in Harvard Yard on May 29, 2025, in Cambridge, Massachusetts.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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So my relationship with it had been more verbal and lyrical, and seeing a production that was so ardently about the physical experience of Hamlet… that really left a mark on me.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Góra works wonders in making Nel, who is on her home turf and facing the routines of daily life, a practical foil for the ardently impulsive voyager Bethany.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Some of the video makers appeared to be asking earnestly about the president’s well-being, while others appeared to be acting mischievously, sowing confusion for political or financial reasons.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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From the first moment, the vibe is off, as Brady looks earnestly at Rooney, the England legend mumbles and gives vague answers.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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In healthcare, agents might be tasked with coordinating patient care across numerous services, continuously staying up-to-date on relevant studies around treatment and medication, and autonomously tracking and responding to pandemics and public health issues.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Painstakingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstakingly. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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