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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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In the interim, Deputy Superintendent Melissa Balknight assumed Hill’s responsibilities.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, preparedness and vigilance are your best allies.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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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
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At the same time, those who are well-hydrated before bed and again in the morning tend to experience improvements in alertness and reaction speed.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
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Your chronotype is driven by the circadian rhythm, the body's internal clock that regulates sleep, alertness, and other daily functions, explains Jennifer Martin, a professor at Florida International University's College of Medicine.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
Noun
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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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
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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
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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
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This concentration introduces great fragility and global risk.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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The greatest concentration of juglone in the soil is generally found beneath the dripline of the tree (the widest extent of its branches), though the roots of a walnut can extend far beyond the dripline.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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