as in systematically
with attention to all aspects or details
a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout
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Recent Examples of minutely
The truth is that a minutely small number of asset protection plans are ever actually tested in court for the simple reason that the client never suffered an adverse judgment.
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Every design detail is minutely observed and purposeful, from hidden pockets for phones and travel documents to modular packing cases and gorgeous brass hardware.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024
All kinds of wheels, minutely varied screws and washers, and various mystery components were crammed into the box.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2020
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Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2025
The statements are minutely detailed, suggesting the military keeps a close eye on its finances.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Every design detail is minutely observed and purposeful, from hidden pockets for phones and travel documents to modular packing cases and gorgeous brass hardware.
—Nila Do Simon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2024
All kinds of wheels, minutely varied screws and washers, and various mystery components were crammed into the box.
—Stephen Cass, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Aug. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for minutely
Adverb
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In many companies, this material is scattered across fragmented digital systems or buried in analog archives that have never been systematically organized.—
Jason Dressel,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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By systematically applying color to sections of these overlapping forms, Bettina seemed to punch upward and drill downward through the dense honeycomb, creating a sense of three-dimensional space on the page.—
Katherine Rochester,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Other administrations have been thoroughly deterred by Iran.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In a thoroughly entertaining game against a quality opponent, the B’s never trailed and then held off the supremely talented Minnesota Wild team to take two points in a 6-3 victory.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Minutely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minutely. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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