meticulous
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It all sounds very thought-out, logical and empathetic, down to the meticulous way you break down your choices.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
Everyone you speak to about Peters says the same words: meticulous, diligent, thorough.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
“They are very systematic and meticulous in this regard.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
The less scrupulous voices also invade Beverly’s meticulous household like bulls in a suburban china shop.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026
He was bent over it, polishing the leaves with meticulous care, like some crazed gardener from Alice in Wonderland.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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