1
as in honorable
guided by or in accordance with one's sense of right and wrong
an exemplar of morality who was scrupulous in all of his dealings
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as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a scrupulous attention to detail is evident in all of his reporting
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Recent Examples of scrupulous
Not even the most scrupulous professor notices the difference between words that a writer has written and signed off on, and secondhand statements.
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Milan Kundera, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Since the video went viral, internet users have lauded the canine's scrupulous training methods, leading to more than 340 comments on the post so far.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
People typically create rituals with a scrupulous adherence to rules and link them to certain psychological elements.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Mawdsley presents a scrupulous and magisterial account of naval warfare from 1939 to 1945.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Milan Kundera, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
Since the video went viral, internet users have lauded the canine's scrupulous training methods, leading to more than 340 comments on the post so far.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
People typically create rituals with a scrupulous adherence to rules and link them to certain psychological elements.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 26 June 2025
Mawdsley presents a scrupulous and magisterial account of naval warfare from 1939 to 1945.
—Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scrupulous
Adjective
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Mason is an honorable man who has fallen on hard times and is desperately trying to keep from losing the family ranch.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
22 Sep. 2025
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Just a remarkable honorable man that was silenced by this assassin's bullet.—
Dan Gooding
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many of the players enjoyed how meticulous the head coach was when going over details pre-and post-match but, as poor results continued, some felt this information went in one ear and out the other.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Nearly two decades of dominance, of meticulous netminding, of setting records for a franchise years away from reaching its current peak, ended without one ultimate accomplishment.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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More than 30 years ago, Greider, a conscientious journalist with a keen eye for detail, exposed how the American political system had been bent toward wealthy interests who could afford to hire lobbyists.—
Zephyr Teachout,
The Atlantic,
22 Sep. 2025
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Given the atmosphere, the dazzling quality of the food and the conscientious service, this should be a very successful restaurant for a long time.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful of triggering an argument.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Despite the lack of clear evidence and ethical concerns about bringing a case without clear probable cause, Halligan sought an indictment from the grand jury, sources said.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
25 Sep. 2025
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Expected on October 15 is an internal policy at MUBI, to be shared publicly, on guidelines to ethical investments.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Set to debut on the streamer on January 9, 2026, the film follows free-spirited Poppy (Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Blyth), who have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer vacation together.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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According to the rescue, Cody has shown himself to be a gentle and loving dog who thrives on human companionship.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But turning lethal combat into a competition creates moral challenges on an entirely new scale, and solving them does not seem high on Ukraine’s present list of priorities.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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The fact that rights-defenders and their admirers understood the dissident movement as reviving the moral and intellectual habits of the Old Regime intelligentsia tells us much about the latter’s enduring appeal.—
Benjamin Nathans
September 24,
Literary Hub,
24 Sep. 2025
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Associations that keep up with laws and embrace diligent management are simply better positioned for long-term stability and sustained owner confidence, even in the face of a shifting and sometimes unpredictable market.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Help recognize those keeping Anaheim beautiful Here is an opportunity to compliment and recognize your neighbors for their diligent work on maintaining their property.—
Andrea Manes,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Scrupulous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scrupulous. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.
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