as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
did a meticulous job of restoring the painting
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Recent Examples of meticulous
The president left a meticulous interpretation of how the world, from Monticello to Paris, met with meteorology.
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Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
After pollination, the beans require months of meticulous care and up to a year to harvest, which makes vanilla one of the most labor-intensive spices in the world—and explains its premium price tag.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
On the morning of December 19th, Human Rights Watch, following in the footsteps of Amnesty International, concluded in a meticulous report that Israel was committing acts of genocide in Gaza.
—Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
That was the takeaway of a meticulous global inventory of stuff, natural and unnatural, compiled in 2018 by Yinon M. Bar-On, a geophysicist at the California Institute of Technology, and his colleagues.
—Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
After pollination, the beans require months of meticulous care and up to a year to harvest, which makes vanilla one of the most labor-intensive spices in the world—and explains its premium price tag.
—Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
On the morning of December 19th, Human Rights Watch, following in the footsteps of Amnesty International, concluded in a meticulous report that Israel was committing acts of genocide in Gaza.
—Mosab Abu Toha, The New Yorker, 31 Dec. 2024
That was the takeaway of a meticulous global inventory of stuff, natural and unnatural, compiled in 2018 by Yinon M. Bar-On, a geophysicist at the California Institute of Technology, and his colleagues.
—Dennis Overbye, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulous
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But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Strategic owners may focus on growth, angels on early exits and VCs on IPOs, but these can align with careful planning.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Bluestone was not an environmentally conscientious operator.Christopher Helman, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even in our personal lives, studies show that those who are conscientious or have agreeable dispositions are more likely to acquiesce to others’ demands.Dr. Sunita Sah, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
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Bisset, 80, gave a loving introduction to Jolie, 49, at the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s film awards gala on Friday, Jan. 3, praising the Oscar winner’s work in Maria .Jack Smart, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
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By opting for hospice care, Carter embraced a plan designed to manage pain, ensure comfort and provide emotional and spiritual support, all while surrounded by family in the familiar and loving environment of his Plains, Ga., home.Stacey Manley, The Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2025
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When deciding to purchase a franchise, conduct diligent research.Michael McFall, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Weather gossip filled his incoming mail with friends, like James Madison and Ezra Stiles, who sent diligent reports.Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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