PUNCTILIOUSNESS Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

punctiliousness

noun

Definition of punctiliousness

as in responsibility

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Recent Examples of punctiliousness Censori has the punctiliousness of a Capricorn—her birthday is January 5—but her moon speaks to her artistic, sensitive side. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026

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Noun

Payton has talked routinely in camp about Coleman being further along than other first-year backs in his ability to grasp pass-protection responsibilities.

— Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Wilson Tamfuh, a public and international law professor at the University of Dschang in West Cameroon, said the country has institutions that can keep the government running when the president delegates responsibilities.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

For now, the consensus among Wall Street’s economists is less alarm than watchfulness.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.

— Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Definition of watchfulness

Noun

Nurses form the essential backbone of post-neurosurgery ICU care, providing continuous vigilance and skilled bedside assessment after complex spine and cranial procedures.

— Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Officials across the islands are opening shelters, canceling events and urging vigilance as Lala’s impacts spread toward Maui, Oahu and Kauai, a region still scarred by recent floods.

— Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of vigilance

Noun

As evening arrives, the body releases melatonin to signal rest while cortisol, the alertness hormone, drops.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
The replacement of old, negative patterns of thinking with pure thoughts from God, Love, requires alertness.

— Linda Berckmann, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of alertness

Noun

Savoring distinguishes itself from gratitude and mindfulness by actively deepening present joys.

— Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
August is National Wellness Month, and mental health experts are encouraging people to prioritize healthy habits like getting enough sleep, staying active, practicing mindfulness, and making time for preventive care.

— Najahe Sherman, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

Noun

Albeit in an uncompetitive effort, the Falcons’ 27-7 loss to the Broncos in the preseason opener Friday night offered a glimpse at a vast majority of the team’s roster.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 15 Aug. 2026
General manager Omar Khan has made a concerted effort to build through the trenches on offense and defense.

— Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of effort

Noun

Lieb noted, however, that this stability is balanced by a high degree of concentration risk, given that over 80% of Vertiv’s revenue is generated directly within the data center market.

— Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
Stick to a concentration of 70% alcohol and leave it on a surface for at least one minute — using a 99% solution will evaporate too quickly, the CDC said.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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