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
History Colorado Center’s move is unusual in the museum world, where meticulous planning typically supports exhibitions with a patchwork of loans from public and private collections.
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John Wenzel, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Thanks to meticulous hand-assembly, these garlands are one of the more realistic options on this list.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2025
Despite the existence of numerous famous past duos like Thelma and Louise, or Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, none were defined so much by the meticulous, coordinated presentation of their clothing.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2025
That has triggered a lively debate about the impact of free speech in a business known for meticulous image control.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
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These soft and chewy treats are the result of dozens of careful recipe tests.—
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Bindi’s only six years older, but is very conscientious and a real caregiver.—
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There are unanswered overtures from the choir’s pianist Horner (Robert Emms), a soft, vulnerable young man whose conscientious-objector status renders him a fellow outsider.—
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Schlossberg will be remembered as a passionate environmental journalist, curious author, and loving mother, wife, daughter, and friend.—
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Her son Sebastian announced her death on her Instagram account, penning a loving tribute to the socialite and jewelry designer.—
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But such diligent injury prevention doesn’t address the root cause of Rec League Dysmorphia.—
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Iran thus has every right to demand that the IAEA be diligent in observing its own procedures and codes of conduct on impartiality, objectivity, confidentiality, and sensitivity to national security concerns in exchange for continued cooperation.—
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“Meticulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulous. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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