as in carefulness
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
he dressed himself with uncharacteristic meticulousness, which made us suspect he was going on a date
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of meticulousness
But all that meticulousness only accentuates the oddities.
—
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
That meticulousness snaps into crystal-clear focus when Cronin talks about process.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Since Visma-Lease a Bike's 2023 grand tour hat-trick heyday, underpinned by Vingegaard’s Tour upset of Pogačar, which showed all its tactical and planning meticulousness, it has been surpassed by the latter's UAE Team Emirates.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The meticulousness feels personal rather than corporate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Her reflections proceed with gastropodan pedantry, molluscan meticulousness, a snail’s ponderous compulsion to hold on.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Her meticulousness comes from a deep sense of care, not ego.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Justin Davidson, Curbed, 4 June 2026
That meticulousness snaps into crystal-clear focus when Cronin talks about process.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
Since Visma-Lease a Bike's 2023 grand tour hat-trick heyday, underpinned by Vingegaard’s Tour upset of Pogačar, which showed all its tactical and planning meticulousness, it has been surpassed by the latter's UAE Team Emirates.
—Andy McGrath, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Klinsmann had relocated to live in California and fused a helicopter- flying, management- consultant- speak LA vibe to his natural Teutonic meticulousness.
—Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026
The meticulousness feels personal rather than corporate.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Feb. 2026
Her reflections proceed with gastropodan pedantry, molluscan meticulousness, a snail’s ponderous compulsion to hold on.
—Literary Hub, 23 Feb. 2026
Her meticulousness comes from a deep sense of care, not ego.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2026
In the realm of communication, this transit favors candor, optimism and big ideas over tact and meticulousness.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meticulousness
Noun
-
This carefulness is clearly strategic.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
-
Organizations can benefit by valuing carefulness and concentration not as an obligation, but as a fundamental pillar of success.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Standard Bank is the third biggest bank by market share in East Africa, where economic growth of about 7%, a growing urban population, banking reforms, and harmonized customs have grabbed the attention of banking executives.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
15 June 2026
-
The case has generated intense international attention because of Høiby’s connection to the royal family.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
He was evacuated to a hospital in Berlin to receive care on May 20 and was discharged on June 6, according to Serge.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
-
As prostate cancer care becomes more personalized, additional testing may help guide treatment decisions.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
Noun
-
Empathy, service orientation and conscientiousness are genuine assets the for-profit world could learn from.—
Patrick Jinks,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
-
Thank goodness Anthropic has the courage and foresight to raise the issue and hold its ground — without its pushback, these capabilities would have been handed to the government with barely a ripple in our conscientiousness and virtually no oversight.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
On Wednesday morning, the M/T Settebello was transiting the Sea of Oman, laden with Iranian oil, when a US aircraft fired precision munitions into its engine room –– causing a fire, sending smoke billowing into the air, and sparking a large rescue operation.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
-
Evoking the scale and precision of the most celebrated Russian novelists, Daniyal Mueenuddin’s debut is a modern history of Pakistan told in four distinct parts, each of which follows a different main character with specific ambitions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Meticulousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meticulousness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
