meticulous

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James was whip-smart, meticulous in manner and dress, effortlessly charming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Transporting elite horses across borders is usually a carefully choreographed exercise demanding weeks of meticulous planning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

What Donald had to weigh up was whether he had enough energy to go through another 18 months of meticulous research, preparation and implementation.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

This is a film about how the mere structure of something can conjure intense admiration, and Kramer dextrously reflects that idea in every meticulous moment.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Again and again he came to her room, checking, making certain that she was attentive to her job and would be meticulous in the work.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry