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as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
operated on the belief that most people are conscientious, the unattended farm stand has a price list and a money drawer for customers to leave payment for their purchases
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a counselor who serves patients by first being a conscientious listener
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Recent Examples of conscientious
Pushing back against those efforts is a great way for conscientious leaders of both parties to honor Thompson’s legacy as a life-long champion of the people’s power to speak through elections..
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
If the exemption is granted based on religious or personal belief, it is called a conscientious exemption.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Take the conscientious soul who posts her outrage over the war in Ukraine on social media before, seconds later, sharing a picture of her lunch.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conscientious
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2025
Mowery recently launched Azure Road, a new culinary, travel, and lifestyle publication for conscientious consumers.
—Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
If the exemption is granted based on religious or personal belief, it is called a conscientious exemption.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Take the conscientious soul who posts her outrage over the war in Ukraine on social media before, seconds later, sharing a picture of her lunch.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for conscientious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientious
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That his record is treated as honorable, rather than hushed up and relegated to the trash bin of history, is a sour commentary on heroism and distinction in modern America.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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The scribes of ancient Egypt were among the world’s first bureaucrats, and while scribal work was considered prestigious and honorable, a career as a scribe was also a way of evading the hardships of other forms of labor.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Why America's business leaders engage in delicate diplomacy Corporate America's careful rhetoric — even as many big companies brace for the impact of the market volatility and the tariffs — illustrates the delicate diplomacy that business leaders are trying to engage in.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The breach revealed that their products were being used for human rights abuses, despite claims of ethical oversight.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Recent projects with brands have centered on developing innovative denim that prioritizes sustainability and ethical production—fitting, with California leading the charge for green manufacturing.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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This consistency is ensured by the meticulous selection and blending process overseen by successive Cellar Masters, including the current Cellar Master, Baptiste Loiseau.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each space is crafted with meticulous attention to acoustics and sightlines to ensure every performance feels intimate and immersive.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson’s famous March 15, 1965, voting rights speech is an important reminder of the power of moral suasion when applied in support of basic democratic principles.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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The wilderness group has made a lot of moral sacrifices in the name of survival, so the only one who seems to be sensitive to Ben’s suffering is Natalie.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sellers are still obliged to provide accurate and honest information.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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Encourage candidates to ask questions and provide honest answers.—
Rebecca Skilbeck,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some brands are diligent about paying fairly and on time, while others entirely ghost after the work is done or almost offensive offer rates.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Some plants germinate readily outdoors, but still need protection from critters, and diligent attention to watering and weeding.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Conscientious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientious. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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