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Recent Examples of punctiliousness
Censori has the punctiliousness of a Capricorn—her birthday is January 5—but her moon speaks to her artistic, sensitive side.
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Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
Noun
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Of course, somewhere so exposed to nature has a responsibility to maintain the beauty of the area.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Most significantly, Lee wants voters to grant the mayor’s office a veto over Oakland City Council decisions and absorb many day-to-day responsibilities of running the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
16 June 2026
Noun
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A lot of this involves watchfulness—noticing what the preferring mind (that is, the editing mind) as put in place, and accepting it, and building upon it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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This patience is watchfulness, not idleness.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That vigilance is itself a form of labor — invisible, unmeasured, and relentless.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In summary, when facing the threat of lightning, vigilance and preparedness are your best allies.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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When chewed, these reddish nuts, which are the fruit of the areca palm, release psychoactive compounds that heighten alertness and energy, promote feelings of euphoria, and help with relaxation.—
Elizabeth Rayne,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
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Raised ears indicate alertness.—
Dawn Kovell,
Mercury News,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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This is a man who spent more than three months last summer in a Zen monastery learning mindfulness techniques and proprioception awareness.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
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The course offers food service and catering skills through the ICater program and a housekeeping training program, as well as classes in life skills like computer and financial literacy, teamwork, and mindfulness, Pine Street Executive Director Lyndia Downie said.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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The lawsuit, filed Monday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, is the latest effort by the oversight body to compel the department to provide access to the records.—
Connor Sheets,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Starter Payton Tolle gave up two solo homers and a sacrifice fly in a five-inning effort, but reliever Ryan Watson was tagged for a two-run homer in the ninth.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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City data shows there are at least 1,200 smoke shops in Baltimore, with the highest concentration in low-income areas.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even that statement may understate the degree of market concentration seen today.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
15 June 2026
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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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