as in fastidiously
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Adverb
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The director is a longtime action coordinator mentored by Donnie Yen; likewise, Sonomura has started to helm his own fastidiously staged chaos.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026 -
France is a country that fastidiously applies rigorous nomenclature to everything from cheese to wine.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The rules are quite different from Dolphins and UM football games, so read carefully.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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That means listening carefully to what customers say, what employees hear and what customers actually experience on the front line.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Go back and rewatch how meticulously and artfully Spielberg introduces Mark Rylance's character at the beginning of the film.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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The gemstones were meticulously arranged in tonal gradients, progressing from deeper shades at the base to more luminous hues at the crest.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Longoria's eggplant-purple midi dress featured a romantic silhouette accentuated by a set of flowing slit sleeves that draped elegantly across the actress's shoulders.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
13 June 2026
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Every item on the menu was creative, elegantly plated, and delicious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Sporting a light blue tie with his suit, Louis stylishly coordinated with Princess Kate, Prince George and Princess Charlotte (whose white dress featured light blue details).—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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But ultimately, the James Room is all about the people, Atlanta’s in-town movers and shakers, who show up stylishly for refined drinks, great music, and the requisite mingling and mixing.—
Mike Jordan,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 June 2026
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For now, though, Apple simply needs to convince glasses wearers that its goods are a fashionably worthy addition to the collection.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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Beyoncé made her Met Gala return in a showstopping silver ensemble with husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy at her side, while Rihanna shut down the carpet with a fashionably late entrance, and music icons Madonna, Stevie Nicks and Cher shocked everyone with their presence on the carpet.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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“Fussily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussily. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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