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
Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Directed by Rob Reiner, who infuses the story with such warmth and humor, Stand By Me has become the poster film for deeply personal and universally relatable stories about the painstaking art of growing up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
His homeowners insurance payout will cover smoke remediation, a timely and painstaking process to remove toxic particles and soot from his ranch-style home.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Repeating this painstaking detective work enough times helps reveal patterns among young cancer patients, giving Ogino and his team clues as to what may have caused their diseases.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
At times, Plunkett’s painstaking efforts to track each poem’s influences can be tiresome.
—Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
Directed by Rob Reiner, who infuses the story with such warmth and humor, Stand By Me has become the poster film for deeply personal and universally relatable stories about the painstaking art of growing up.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
His homeowners insurance payout will cover smoke remediation, a timely and painstaking process to remove toxic particles and soot from his ranch-style home.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC News, 17 Feb. 2025
Repeating this painstaking detective work enough times helps reveal patterns among young cancer patients, giving Ogino and his team clues as to what may have caused their diseases.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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The meticulous breeding and careful selection that produced such extraordinary specimens highlight the craftsmanship and expertise defining today’s koi industry.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Pitt’s birth scene was not real, but lots of effort went into creating the elaborate and meticulous scene with the help of the visual effects team.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle suddenly had a purpose, which has always been the basis of Howe’s efforts.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Rendering animal fat requires careful heating and purification to remove impurities.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The conscientious ones showed their value through results.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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In Texas, parents must get an affidavit notarized to have a valid conscientious exemption for their child.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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That’s the inventor’s playbook: Patience, persistence, and an ambitious plan.—
Stephen Key,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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In the last year alone, Davis notes scientists have published important work in a variety of areas — on blood clotting, the impacts of exercise, evidence of viral persistence in the spinal cord, and loss of blood flow to the brain, to name just a few.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
12 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
Adjective
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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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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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