1
as in cautious
having or showing a close attentiveness to avoiding danger or trouble
careful drivers slow down on slick or icy roadways
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as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
that furniture maker was known to be a most careful worker, so his output was small
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Recent Examples of careful
Nevertheless, be careful, because today communications are slippery and confused.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
The entire project took around five months—a speedy time frame thanks to Stone’s careful examination of what could be reworked versus what needed to be entirely redone.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Spread the paste over the bottom surface, being careful not to get the mixture on any heating elements or gas vents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Lamm is careful to stress that the company is focused on education.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 2025
The entire project took around five months—a speedy time frame thanks to Stone’s careful examination of what could be reworked versus what needed to be entirely redone.
—Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2025
Spread the paste over the bottom surface, being careful not to get the mixture on any heating elements or gas vents.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Lamm is careful to stress that the company is focused on education.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for careful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for careful
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Employers increasingly wonder whether campuses are cultivating independent thinkers or just cautious followers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sum dwarfs most acquisitions this year — and marks TIFF’s first eight-figure deal in several editions — underlining the resilience of genre cinema at a time when studios and streamers alike are cautious.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mann detailed his meticulous approach to the film’s famous downtown Los Angeles shootout sequence, which involved extensive training with live ammunition at LA County Sheriff shooting ranges.—
Jenny S. Li,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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While journeying through the meticulous sign of Virgo — an Earth sign that values practicality and discernment — the love planet isn’t easily swayed by grand gestures.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
20 Sep. 2025
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Low days supply means vehicles are selling quickly and demand is strong, while a high days supply indicates sales are slow or dealers are carrying too much inventory—consumers may be wary.—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But the Fed has been wary, concerned of triggering higher inflation.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
17 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
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Bindi’s only six years older, but is very conscientious and a real caregiver.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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Knowing these risk factors can encourage individuals to be more alert about suicide.—
Eric Wood,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Both Stewart and Kalitta were alert and exited their cars under their own power.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jamie was a loving son, husband and father.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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My friend Dexter Romweber died, who was a very kind, loving, and chaotic person with a ton going on and who ended up shaping me.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
16 Sep. 2025
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When shopping for supplements, be diligent about choosing products that contain quality ingredients and are made by reputable companies.—
Sam Manzella,
Flow Space,
10 Sep. 2025
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Identifying stocks that combine strong fundamentals with cheap valuations should remain a priority for diligent investors.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Careful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/careful. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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