punctiliousness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
Noun
  • Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.
    Marissa Perlman, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
  • By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Such vigilance has mostly been absent from the current Congress.
    Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Meanwhile money vigilance means being cautious and concerned about your financial well-being.
    Veronica Bravo, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The company positions the technology as a support tool for resilience and readiness, especially in roles that demand sustained alertness.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Green tea contains caffeine, which can promote wakefulness and alertness.
    Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • At-home entertaining is also embracing mindfulness and wellness with fully non-alcoholic setups—hosts are curating zero-proof bars with herbal tonics, infused waters, and garnished non-alcoholic cocktails, allowing guests to explore drinks at their own pace while keeping the gathering inclusive.
    Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Practice mindfulness and relaxation techniques, such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing exercises.
    Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Her defensive effort led to a transition 3-pointer for Maddie Scherr that electrified the home crowd for TCU.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
  • There is currently no information about the containment efforts for the fire and its cause has yet to be determined.
    CA WILDFIRE BOT, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Stay at Kigelia Camp Ruaha, a simple but elegant camp perfectly situated in an area with a high concentration of wildlife.
    Elizabeth Gordon, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2025
  • And, given the high concentration of the Magnificent Seven, a significant decline in their stock prices would have an outsized effect on an average American's passive fund portfolio.
    Mark Dent, HubSpot, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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