punctiliousness

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
Noun
  • In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026
  • In that way, a commitment to physical fitness and its various metrics offers leaders greater tolerance for the demanding responsibilities of the role.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • Hong Kong icon Tony Leung has channeled brooding urban energy for the masterpieces of Wong Kar-Wai, balancing the debonair ennui of Marcello Mastroianni with the quiet watchfulness of Montgomery Clift.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.
    Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • Research on stress and cognitive load has shown that ambiguity activates many of the same neural pathways involved in threat detection and vigilance.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • In some cases, people who were previously deficient in certain B vitamins may notice a sudden increase in energy or alertness once supplementation begins.
    Sara Hoffman, Verywell Health, 29 June 2026
  • The screens influenced more than her alertness.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Practices such as breathing exercises, mindfulness and time in nature are frequently discussed in conversations about nervous system regulation.
    Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • A bit of a surprise here, as the Warriors were reportedly shopping the 11th pick in an effort to bolster their roster with a win-now player.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 24 June 2026
  • The search stems from a years-long effort by authorities to revisit information connected to Mansfield, whose family lived on Centerwood Avenue in Hernando County.
    Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • There are about 340,000 pending cases in California, with highest concentration in Los Angeles county, with 95,000 open cases, TRAC data shows.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Rare earths are relatively abundant in the Earth’s crust, but minable concentrations are less common than for most other mineral commodities.
    Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 30 June 2026

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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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