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

Such a division of responsibilities could allow Arleigh Burke-class destroyers to concentrate on demanding tasks such as area air defence, missile defence and long-range strike operations.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026
Those of us in public office and those with media platforms have a responsibility to challenge this prejudice, not legitimize it.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of responsibility

Noun

In low doses, the kratom plant is promoted as giving users greater alertness and physical energy but it is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for medical use.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Shorter days alter light exposure, which affects circadian rhythms, the internal biological processes that regulate sleep, alertness and mood.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of alertness

Noun

So while mindfulness and meditation are appealing concepts right now, a heavier, darker scent to aid your spiritual transcendence might not be.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 27 Oct. 2026
Plan low-key gatherings like a cozy dinner or weekend hike to stay socially connected, and try mindfulness practices such as meditation or deep breathing.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of mindfulness

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Additionally, the workers must hand over any communications — including self-deleting texts from apps such as Signal — related to the office’s efforts to block noncitizen voting.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
The work is part of a broader effort to understand how eVTOL aircraft can share airspace and infrastructure with conventional aircraft while meeting aviation safety requirements.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

Definition of effort

Noun

Such a concentration of power could prevent the effective maintenance of checks and balances on policy decisions by institutions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
Geneva — Greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere rose to record highs in 2025, locking in climate impacts that will persist for centuries, the United Nations said on Tuesday.

— CBS News, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

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