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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
an exemplar of morality who was scrupulous in all of his dealings
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as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a scrupulous attention to detail is evident in all of his reporting
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Recent Examples of scrupulous
Brighton & Hove Albion have discovered to their cost that intense global interest attached to every move and kick in the Premier League requires scrupulous attention to detail.
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
All under Guadagnino’s scrupulous direction and cinematographer Malik Sayeed’s (Belly) visualization, the performative guise of Ivy League school decorum delivers as the perfect dichotomy to the serious nature of what these characters put each other through.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sweet Dove Died is a scrupulous novel.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The footage is poignant not just on account of Harvey’s tears of joy but also because, in his eyes, the technology has clearly lived up to scrupulous professional standards.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025
All under Guadagnino’s scrupulous direction and cinematographer Malik Sayeed’s (Belly) visualization, the performative guise of Ivy League school decorum delivers as the perfect dichotomy to the serious nature of what these characters put each other through.
—Malik Peay, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
The Sweet Dove Died is a scrupulous novel.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The footage is poignant not just on account of Harvey’s tears of joy but also because, in his eyes, the technology has clearly lived up to scrupulous professional standards.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrupulous
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Though the art that first spoke to me was honest and honorable depictions of Black life, I have since been inspired, gutted and changed by artists from all walks of life.—
Anya Sesay,
jsonline.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democratic Congressman Mike Thompson called LaMalfa an honorable public servant and recounted the two working together to deliver help for wildfire victims.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nestled between Yo’s recollections of childhood and early adulthood are establishing shots and dramatizations that, at first, can be hard to decipher as having been shot in real spaces or in Fitch’s meticulous 1/3rd scale models.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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That likely means that businesses will have to fight tooth and nail for any chance at a refund — even though the government keeps meticulous records of all tariff payments.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For 20-odd years, Adams has been one of Hollywood’s most reliably committed and conscientious performers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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The Sun Sentinel Editorial Board recommends that Pembroke Pines voters re-elect two capable and conscientious incumbent commissioners.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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As with any sauce, be careful not to over-reduce.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Following the latest release of Epstein files, multiple artists and athletes including Chappell Roan, Abby Wambach and the Dropkick Murphys left the agency, citing ethical concerns.—
Lorraine Ali,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Questions and limitations of relying on DNA While police have increasingly used genetic databases to solve high-profile cases, the practice has long prompted ethical and privacy concerns.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s backed by nearly 7,500 glowing five-star reviews from guac-loving Amazon shoppers who praise the ProKeeper for its effectiveness, size, and easy-to-clean design.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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With the right support and encouragement, Heily has the potential to continue thriving, growing her creativity, and building strong connections with a loving, permanent family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
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The repudiation was a moral imperative for Ukraine’s flag-bearer at the Opening Ceremony.—
Sean Strockyj,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Lasting renewal begins with moral preparation.—
Irfan Sarwar,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie and Malcolm's relationship petered out relatively quickly, after the diligent doctor realized the hotshot party boy wasn't likely to slow his pace to meet hers.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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More information is always better for the diligent investor.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Scrupulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrupulous. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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