as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
the admirable scrupulousness with which they performed every step of the experiment
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrupulousness
Noun
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Plus, no matter who's involved, humans have a natural tendency to pay close attention to danger and threats, especially if those threats have lurked without detection for so long.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
10 May 2025 -
The security cabinet apparently paid little attention to this problem in setting its policy.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Kids who receive more maternal warmth between ages five and 10 are more likely to develop key personality traits, such as openness, conscientiousness and agreeableness.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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So, too, do higher levels of agreeableness and lower levels of conscientiousness.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Any medical emergency that requires the administration of life-saving care should bring play to an end.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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One of the most critical lifelines for families with special needs, Medicaid provides not only healthcare but also long-term services like home care and respite assistance.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The knitting needles are high-quality, sharp and work well for precision work and delicate knitting projects.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2025
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As anticipation swelled, the Vatican's Swiss Guards made a ceremonial appearance, marching into the square with precision.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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“Scrupulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrupulousness. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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