punctiliousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
Noun
  • The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots toward crowds in some instances and denied responsibility for other casualties near aid hubs.
    Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Bigger responsibilities were on the horizon.
    Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.
    Francois Botha, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Recent years have seen dozens of drownings in the region, underscoring the need for vigilance and adherence to official warnings.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.
    Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Known to power all-around mental clarity, alertness, and focus, this powder is an ideal pick-me-up for a post-lunch afternoon work slump or mid-morning meeting.
    Brianna Peters, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • However, this depression of the CNS may result in drowsiness, sedation, and lack of mental alertness.
    Alex Yampolsky, Verywell Health, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The panelists covered trends—and microtrends—as well, exploring how maintaining mindfulness can prevent burnout.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Of the many ways to reduce stress, mindfulness has been found to have particular benefits for brain health.
    Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.
    Amie Parnes, The Hill, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Oakland County now has the highest concentration of roundabouts in the state, with 44, although other counties continue to add them, too.
    Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Each summer, a high concentration of bears congregate along the Brooks River as salmon migrate upstream to spawn, creating easy pickings for the mammals who need to pack on the fat ahead of hibernation.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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