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as in conscientiously
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as in cautiously
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Recent Examples of carefully
And while there wont be any stars, the league carefully and deliberately included pop cultural references from the child’s room at the center of the video, including action figures of Spider Man, Black Panther, and Optimum Prime, not to mention some genuine NFL apparel, courtesy of Fanatics.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Allow excess batter to drip back into bowl and carefully drop kale into hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Follow fertilizer labels carefully and let visible new growth guide frequency of feeding.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Given the grand occasion, Carey’s styling was no less carefully considered.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Her aim is explicitly redemptive, bringing out what is beautiful in materials that seem messy at first, and carefully placing them in order.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
This contemporary restaurant carefully balances traditional Thai flavors with eye-catching, modern presentations.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The Celtics also must time and structure their signings carefully to avoid breaching the tax line.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Shadow Language emphasizes atmosphere over rhythm, with structures carefully built up around soft, billowing textures.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
Allow excess batter to drip back into bowl and carefully drop kale into hot oil.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Follow fertilizer labels carefully and let visible new growth guide frequency of feeding.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Given the grand occasion, Carey’s styling was no less carefully considered.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 7 Feb. 2026
Her aim is explicitly redemptive, bringing out what is beautiful in materials that seem messy at first, and carefully placing them in order.
—Benjamin Lima
special Contributor, Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026
This contemporary restaurant carefully balances traditional Thai flavors with eye-catching, modern presentations.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
The Celtics also must time and structure their signings carefully to avoid breaching the tax line.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Shadow Language emphasizes atmosphere over rhythm, with structures carefully built up around soft, billowing textures.
—Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for carefully
Adverb
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The observers are taught to conscientiously follow the law, including traffic rules, and to try to avoid physical confrontation with federal agents.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Relatedly, Sweeny says, the ability to delay gratification helps people stick to an exercise routine, keep a balanced diet, and act conscientiously when recovering from illness or injury.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Questions mount over new US-India trade deal Indian analysts were cautiously optimistic over the country’s trade deal with the US, but warned that, because details of the agreement were scarce, much remained in doubt.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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The measure, pushed by Washington and cautiously welcomed by parts of the opposition, has raised alarms among rights groups.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Instead, judge arguments based on the merits of the underlying facts, and how experts scrupulously interpret those facts.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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Inside, a nostalgic feast of Italian maximalism has been scrupulously returned to its former glory by Alfio Puglisi, whose family have owned this shrunk-in-the-wash, flamboyant palazzo since the 17th century.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The performance is deliberately showy, and some voters may feel the virtuosity outweighs emotional revelation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is another kind of voter fraud which has escaped the attention--whether accidentally or deliberately--of the media.—
Cal Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
10 Feb. 2026
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Originally built in 1849 by the Champawat clan, the historic structure has been meticulously restored to ensure the grand architecture of Rajasthan remains the focus.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Feb. 2026
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Companies like Rauch & Lang, Columbia, Detroit Electric, and Studebaker built electric cars that were meticulously engineered.—
Bill Gourgey,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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Shiffrin, winner of 71 slalom World Cup victories and a gold medal in the event, started slowly and skied tentatively to finish 15th out of 18 skiers, her worst place since March 17, 2012.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Upon slowly approaching each other, Diabate put his head down to butt up against Duren’s forehead and Duren proceeded to swipe at Diabate.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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If the whole thing is about moving fast with your eye strictly on efficiency, then an awful lot of people are going to get really hurt.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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An earpiece was initially proposed strictly for emergencies — earthquakes, sudden weather changes — but Honnold readily agreed to stay connected and converse occasionally with the broadcast team below.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Carefully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/carefully. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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