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Recent Examples of conscientiously
In 1938, Labor Secretary Frances Perkins advised that the disease could be prevented if dust controls were conscientiously applied.
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Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
The Kings are also a deep team, working conscientiously to pass the torch from the Kopitar/Doughty generation to Byfield, Brandt Clarke and beyond.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Dr. Céline Gounder, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
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
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
The Kings are also a deep team, working conscientiously to pass the torch from the Kopitar/Doughty generation to Byfield, Brandt Clarke and beyond.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conscientiously
Adverb
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And if this isn't managed carefully, a country of 90 million people could very well fall into civil war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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If there are members of one's social group who hold beliefs contrary to a person's personal goals, think carefully about how much value their opinions hold.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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And do it scrupulously and sustainably.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
25 Mar. 2026
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Separateness was scrupulously honored and enforced, but equality was shortchanged with impunity.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Conscientiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conscientiously. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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