as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
finished the last details with as much conscientiousness as the first
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Recent Examples of conscientiousness
Lead is also associated with higher levels of ADHD, less agreeableness and conscientiousness, and higher levels of neuroticism.
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Socioemotional skills, such as grit and conscientiousness, often have equally large economic returns.
—Jim Yong Kim, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Psychologists often use the Big Five personality traits model to describe the main dimensions of a person’s personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2024
One possibility, the study authors wrote, is that traits like conscientiousness help people perform better on cognitive tests, indicative of their ability to cope with the challenges of dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
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Dylan Matthews, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
Socioemotional skills, such as grit and conscientiousness, often have equally large economic returns.
—Jim Yong Kim, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Psychologists often use the Big Five personality traits model to describe the main dimensions of a person’s personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 3 July 2024
One possibility, the study authors wrote, is that traits like conscientiousness help people perform better on cognitive tests, indicative of their ability to cope with the challenges of dementia.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for conscientiousness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiousness
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Barron's Political Involvement This is not the first time Barron has captured attention.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Instead of paying for outdated systems and unnecessary overhead, forward-thinking brands are redistributing their budgets to focus on what truly matters: bold, transformative creative work that captures attention, drives engagement and delivers measurable business results.—
Flavio Vidigal,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The doctor also suggested more emphasis on non-invasive wellness modalities like yoga, acupuncture and chiropractic care.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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Consistency is key in treating rosacea and minimizing associated signs and symptoms of this skin condition. — BRENDAN CAMP, MD, MEDICAL EXPERT BOARD Skin Care During Flare-Ups During a flare-up of symptoms, practice gentle skin care.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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This model serves as a bridge between eras, offering enthusiasts the opportunity to experience the charm of a classic design executed with modern precision and materials.—
Bhanu Chopra,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The skilled professionals of the 901 area have elevated this technique into a true art form, creating seamless, natural-looking results that showcase their technical precision and creative vision.—
Stixx Mathews,
Essence,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Conscientiousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiousness. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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