as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
she was always painstaking about her work
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Recent Examples of painstaking
David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
Backdropped by New York’s ’80s AIDS crisis, the film sees Ford’s character develop a painstaking infatuation with Jimmy, despite the latter’s declining health.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The United States government is sending a repatriation plane for the painstaking process of safely evacuating 17 Americans from the cruise ship dealing with a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 8 May 2026
But identifying an entire shipping route that is safe from mines is a painstaking process that takes time.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
The series recreates ordinary Soviet life from the period with painstaking detail and spares no one and nothing in its criticisms of what led to the disaster and how it was handled.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 14 May 2026
Backdropped by New York’s ’80s AIDS crisis, the film sees Ford’s character develop a painstaking infatuation with Jimmy, despite the latter’s declining health.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
The United States government is sending a repatriation plane for the painstaking process of safely evacuating 17 Americans from the cruise ship dealing with a deadly hantavirus outbreak.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 8 May 2026
But identifying an entire shipping route that is safe from mines is a painstaking process that takes time.
—Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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Blending meticulous research with dramatization, the movie spotlights behind-the-scenes tensions among rival forecasters and the trauma of the disastrous rehearsal Exercise Tiger.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The execution was meticulous, with every detail crafted to reflect the real product while adding a playful twist.—
Jay Deutsch,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Eco effort Guests rarely need air conditioning thanks to the building’s passive design, which captures heat in the atrium and redistributes it through internal channels, creating natural heating and cooling from day to night.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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The $100,000 labor effort aims to counter more than $400,000 Bailey has received from individual donors and a committee supported by local business, including the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Despite criticism that zero income taxes only benefit high-earners, the Sunshine State’s booming economy and positive migration trends are evidence that such policies merit careful consideration by policymakers nationwide.—
Nicole Huyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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But a careful reading of the S-1 reveals substantial barriers in the path to achieving the sorcerous performance required to reward shareholders who flock to the most anticipated debut ever seen.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Dipke also took pains to distance the movement from comparisons to violent Gen Z uprisings in Nepal and Bangladesh, saying the CJP would maintain peaceful dissent within the bounds of the Constitution of India.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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Gel foam gently contours the body to help ease aches and pains while the breathable, moisture-wicking cover helps maintain a more stable sleep temperature.—
V BRAND STORIES,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Initially it was sold only online and through a network of 5,000 influential—and conscientious—hair salons.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Or a group of high-minded, dutiful, quite-conscientious California voters?—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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For over a quarter century, first before SpaceX and now because of it, the ISS has been a triumph of science, diplomacy, and persistence.—
Tejpaul Bhatia,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the moon’s geological makeup gives moonquakes a surprising persistence compared with earthquakes; the tremors can last for several hours.—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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With her gentle demeanor, Suzette is sure to bring warmth and joy to any loving home.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
23 May 2026
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However, true luxury is—or should be—about taking time, connecting with people, learning, laughing, and loving.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s yet another reason to be diligent with your daily SPF.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
14 May 2026
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In the end, after a monthslong investigation and diligent forensic work, partial remains of 70 of the 110 victims were identified and returned to family members who, to this day, carry the pain of that day in 1996.—
Hank Tester,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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