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Recent Examples of painstakingly
Barraza, who was a member of the 501st Legion, a fan group that painstakingly re-creates Star Wars villains' costumes, already had her new suitcases packed — which resembled the ones Harry Potter took with him to Hogwarts.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While Brontë’s book is primarily set in the late 18th century, painstakingly recreating Georgian architectural details was not at the top of the to-do list for Davies and her team, including set decorator Charlotte Dirickx.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
While these playable features won’t be all that’s available for very long, they were painstakingly selected by Wildlight to be the starting lineup.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors presented evidence painstakingly gathered over the course of decades, including photographs, forensic reports, and testimony from those who responded to the crime scene.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But the story throughout With Heaven on Top is that Zach Bryan is painstakingly cleaning up his life.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
While Brontë’s book is primarily set in the late 18th century, painstakingly recreating Georgian architectural details was not at the top of the to-do list for Davies and her team, including set decorator Charlotte Dirickx.
—Rachel Wallace, Architectural Digest, 28 Jan. 2026
The former hedge-fund manager and his wife Zoe painstakingly restored his family’s estate, passed down through the generations, to add to their portfolio of art-centric hotels and guesthouses in Berkshire, Megève and soon Havana, Cuba.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2026
While these playable features won’t be all that’s available for very long, they were painstakingly selected by Wildlight to be the starting lineup.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors presented evidence painstakingly gathered over the course of decades, including photographs, forensic reports, and testimony from those who responded to the crime scene.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
No one had meant more to Miami during the past three years, devoting themselves to painstakingly lifting a program plump with the phantasm of a reign long past.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
But the story throughout With Heaven on Top is that Zach Bryan is painstakingly cleaning up his life.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
For the film’s period scenes, designers painstakingly recreated the home’s first and second floors in a studio, including backdrops that wrapped around the replica windows to reflect the exterior view of the times.
—Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painstakingly
Adverb
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Both extended clips start with the full '90s-riddled video before unfolding into different behind-the-scenes cuts that reveal how the concept was born and how meticulously it was executed.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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An investigative journalist for the Miami Herald, Brown has interviewed dozens of Epstein’s victims and has meticulously anatomized how Epstein managed to win preposterously favorable treatment in the courts.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The data on 1,779 policy issues was researched exhaustively before Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page of Princeton University published their conclusions.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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The data on 1,779 policy issues was researched exhaustively before Martin Gilens and Benjamin Page of Princeton University published their conclusions.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
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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Pour out the mixture, refill the bucket with clean water, and mop the floor again with the clean water to thoroughly remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Once the oven has cooled, wipe it thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove any soot left on the sides, bottom, and door.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
7 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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If the opportunity to sell Romero arises in the summer, Spurs should seriously consider cutting their losses and reinvesting the money in a more reliable defender.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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In a news conference Thursday, law enforcement officials declined to affirm that the letters were credible but said all tips were being investigated seriously.—
Christopher Weber,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Cole, wearing a khaki jumpsuit, spent much of the hearing sitting quietly and attentively as the parties argued, occasionally adjusting his glasses or fidgeting slightly in his chair.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC news,
30 Dec. 2025
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The crowd listened attentively as Wright, CPW’s native aquatic species coordinator, discussed the beaver management plan.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
24 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The resulting negative publicity created a huge backlash from the students and the community, who were ardently against the concept.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Trump’s National Security Strategy focuses intensely on the Western Hemisphere, at the expense of Asia, and the administration ardently desires a trade deal and strategic coordination with Beijing.—
Robert Kagan,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Inevitably, in a film where no wheel really goes unreinvented, the earnestly nerdy Daniel, who collects fantasy action figures and even puts them on his desk, falls under their spell.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026
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And the streaming giant could earnestly benefit from WBD's content library.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Painstakingly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painstakingly. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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