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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.
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Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
Noun
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Hengemuhle said that, as human beings, there is a responsibility to do everything possible to combat hate, which requires understanding and educating one another, as well as drawing on different policing and professional backgrounds.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Arrington wants to open up a conversation about adding fiscal responsibility to the country’s Constitution.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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With calm resolve, the United States and the European Union have each made decisions in recent days showing a firm watchfulness against big-power aggression.—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dogs bred for alertness or reactivity may be more attuned to sound, though this isn’t a hard-and-fast rule.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
7 Apr. 2026
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More daylight can increase signals in the brain that support alertness, mood, and energy.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This guided 90-minute session is to help inspire writing and nurture mindfulness.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Wind chimes have been said to relieve stress, encourage mindfulness, and add pleasant, melodic charm to your outdoor space.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skills save you the time and effort of entering the same instructions into the AI chatbot on different pages.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed veteran politician Roelf Meyer as the country's ambassador to the United States in a move widely seen as an effort to ease diplomatic tensions between the two nations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mature weeds need a stronger concentration.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Consequences of concentration This phenomenon has changed the way some NFL teams scout college prospects, cutting down on their trips to check out players on small campuses.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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