punctiliousness

noun

Definition of punctiliousnessnext
as in responsibility

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  1. responsibility
  2. vigilance
  3. mindfulness
  4. effort
  5. concentration
Noun
  • Russian officials have claimed that the suspects had links to Ukrainian intelligence agencies, although Kyiv firmly denied involvement and an affiliate of the Islamic State group claimed responsibility.
    THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Cavuto has been a staple of Fox’s lineup, and over the years had added responsibilities including as senior VP and managing editor of business news for both Fox News and Fox Business Network.
    Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • This vigilance extends to fostering empathy, allowing leaders to discern when team members are struggling.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Kurt's key takeaways Remember, in the world of crypto, vigilance is your best friend.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • Other Mindfulness Techniques Somatic exercises include various mindfulness practices.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Stress Speed Lack of mindfulness Start with a Mindset Shift Fernandez suggests that leaders make inclusion practical and focus on micro-behaviors, starting with a mindset shift.
    Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • During the regular 2023 legislative session and in several special sessions that followed, Abbott pushed mightily for legislation to establish a school voucher system but his efforts died in the House amid the stubborn opposition of Democrats and a handful of Republicans.
    John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The audacious effort to woo Moore is revealing of its plans for the role and its importance in the Mouse House’s ecosystem.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of effort
Noun
  • Keep in mind that a higher concentration of vitamin C may lead to sensitivity, so sensitive skin types may want to stick to a lower percentage.
    Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Researchers dug a series of small test pits to identify areas that held a dense concentration of artifacts, per CNN’s Katie Hunt.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of concentration
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