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meticulous

[muh-tik-yuh-luhs] / məˈtɪk yə ləs /


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Those close to Iraola say he is meticulous with routine, so it will be interesting to see how things change when he no longer has a whole week to prepare for a game.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Because of the meticulous drafting technique, there is little room for individual expression in the drawing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

That intensity clearly crosses over, some players highlighting his meticulous attention to detail and work ethic.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Before Gomez purchased the property six years ago, it underwent a meticulous renovation and is now described as a “private celebrity compound” that “evokes a magical vision of romance, inspiration, and tranquility.”

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The meticulous maps, drawn in three colors of ink, learning and spelling decasyllabic words, memorizing the whole of The Rape of Lucrece—it was for nothing.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou




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