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conscientious

[kon-shee-en-shuhs, kon-see-] / ˌkɒn ʃiˈɛn ʃəs, ˌkɒn si- /




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Apparently my 2 a.m. self is part snack-seeking raccoon, part conscientious housekeeper.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

Nicole Berrie, 43, owner of Bonberi Mart in New York City’s West Village, said she’s very conscientious about ingredients, which makes Europe’s regulations appealing to her.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

He’s grateful that he and his wife were conscientious about their finances, so he doesn’t have to worry about downshifting his career or the costs of her care, Matthews said.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

His father, Kenneth, was a conscientious objector who detested social injustice, nuclear weapons and smoking in equal measure.

From BBC Jun. 12, 2026

But Kate confided that Lizzie turned out to be “too conscientious for mediumship.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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