punctiliousness

noun

Definition of punctiliousnessnext
as in responsibility

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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. — Anna Peele, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punctiliousness
  1. responsibility
  2. watchfulness
  3. vigilance
  4. alertness
  5. mindfulness
  6. effort
  7. concentration
Noun
  • The Gemini Moon moves through your 6th House of Work and Wellness and sextiles Saturn in your 4th House of Home, helping routines, chores, and household responsibilities click into place.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Blending intimate drama with urgent political relevance, the film explores generational conflict, responsibility and the search for meaningful action in times of crisis.
    — Marta Balaga, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsibility
Noun
  • For now, the consensus among Wall Street’s economists is less alarm than watchfulness.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the book’s ruminative watchfulness is unsuccessfully conjugated in this overly sedate play with music, which has the feel of a song cycle, though sung by the fine cast with gorgeous, lonely sorrow.
    — Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 19 June 2026
Definition of watchfulness
Noun
  • Kim was credited as an essential member of George Washington’s Reactor Department for his unwavering vigilance.
    — Magda Liszewska, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Therefore, borrowers should exercise constant vigilance and carefully review their statements.
    — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of vigilance
Noun
  • As evening arrives, the body releases melatonin to signal rest while cortisol, the alertness hormone, drops.
    — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The replacement of old, negative patterns of thinking with pure thoughts from God, Love, requires alertness.
    — Linda Berckmann, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of alertness
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  • In the moment, emotional regulation strategies can include breathing or mindfulness techniques that help calm the body’s nervous system and turn down the intensity of emotions.
    — Jessica Griffin, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Additionally, investing time in self-care and mindfulness practices can enhance your well-being and prepare you for future opportunities.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of mindfulness
Noun
  • Houthi spokesman Nasruddin Amer said on X on Friday that the group will continue to target any Saudi buildups in an effort to lift the kingdom’s blockade on Yemen.
    — Fatma Khaled, Chicago Tribune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The significant time and effort involved makes most sense when recruiting, hiring, training, and mentoring large numbers for identical (or at least similar) jobs.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of effort
Noun
  • Lieb noted, however, that this stability is balanced by a high degree of concentration risk, given that over 80% of Vertiv’s revenue is generated directly within the data center market.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Stick to a concentration of 70% alcohol and leave it on a surface for at least one minute — using a 99% solution will evaporate too quickly, the CDC said.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of concentration

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“Punctiliousness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punctiliousness. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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