as in meticulous
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
she was always painstaking about her work
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Recent Examples of painstaking
Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
These types of stories are often the result of months of painstaking work.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
After three days of painstaking negotiations, the fate of a major student loan repayment program was in their hands.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The editing process remains one of the show’s most painstaking challenges.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
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Noun
The lists often took months or even years of painstaking work to compile; by late 2023, there were some two thousand Hamas targets and some ten thousand Hezbollah targets.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
These types of stories are often the result of months of painstaking work.
—Greg Borowski, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
After three days of painstaking negotiations, the fate of a major student loan repayment program was in their hands.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 July 2025
The editing process remains one of the show’s most painstaking challenges.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstaking
Adjective
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Though beefy humanoids like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas have been able to perform terrifyingly impressive feats of acrobatics for the better part of a decade, many of those feats were scripted and the result of meticulous coding and fine-tuning by human engineers.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 July 2025
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Their ‘Rare Handcrafts’ models showcase the delicate art of hand engraving under a binocular microscope, creating a newfound appreciation for the meticulous work of jewelry and watchmakers.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Aircraft were deployed to support firefighting efforts in areas that were difficult for ground crews to reach, according to the Southwest team.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Gunther nearly knocked Punk out of the ring with a massive chop but pulled him back in the ring in an effort to enact more punishment.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, realizing these benefits demands careful tool selection, integration, oversight and governance.—
John Arsneault,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Both pranking and writing are exercises in careful observation.—
Katie Yee
July 25,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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New hires can't learn by example because there's no one to watch, and conscientious peers can't see when newcomers are struggling.—
David Meade,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Each one should be the result of a deliberate, conscientious decision by the only person elected to make it.—
Sreedhar Potarazu,
Baltimore Sun,
19 July 2025
Noun
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Today, those same companies pay Espinoza five-figure speaking fees to train and inspire their senior leaders — proof that persistence, when paired with purpose, creates its own path.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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For disillusioned progressives feeling powerless to stop President Trump’s initiatives, La Follette’s career exemplifies the value of rejecting the siren song of frustration and complacency in favor of persistence in pursuing progressive ideals.—
Time,
Time,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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In an interview with 60 Minutes, Judy was described as his biggest fan, and their close relationship shows in the loving maternal characters in Adam’s films.—
Emily Krauser,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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An article from Dog Mixology reported that dachshund and Bernedoodle mixes are known for being friendly, loving and loyal to families.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The 12-year-old gets the award for most diligent gardener.—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Bowen plays the diligent pro golf tour director of public relations and Happy’s kind, caring love interest Virginia Venit.—
Skyler Trepel,
People.com,
26 July 2025
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“Painstaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstaking. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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