fastidiously

adverb

Definition of fastidiouslynext
as in carefully

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Recent Examples of fastidiously The bar was under the guidance of Sasha Petraske (of Milk & Honey fame) and so the cocktails could be relied upon to be exacting, disarmingly simple, and fastidiously precise. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 Mostly, though, the film has been conceived as a fastidiously sun-drenched, nostalgia-rich homage to the early works of Steven Spielberg. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 The director is a longtime action coordinator mentored by Donnie Yen; likewise, Sonomura has started to helm his own fastidiously staged chaos. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026 France is a country that fastidiously applies rigorous nomenclature to everything from cheese to wine. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026 Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026 Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades. — Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidiously
  1. carefully
  2. meticulously
  3. elegantly
  4. stylishly
  5. immaculately
  6. fashionably
Adverb
  • Dry food can also work, but portions should be weighed carefully rather than left out for unlimited grazing.
    — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Each flower must be picked and carefully dissected to remove three tiny red threads, known as stigmas.
    — Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of carefully
Adverb
  • Instead, his navy jersey, meticulously embroidered with a white number 16 hangs unfettered with his unworn Bears helmet resting on a shelf above.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Social media users have spent the last month meticulously gluing rhinestones to everyday objects, including coffee cups, skincare, phone cases, and even puppies.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of meticulously
Adverb
  • The period war epic, confidently backed for some $14 million, elegantly weaves three gay narratives from different periods that all elicit deep emotion.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Rooms and suites offer views over the ocean, the South Mumbai cityscape, or the bay and are elegantly fitted for business and leisure travellers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of elegantly
Adverb
  • Habitat Home decor, locally made artisan items, one-of-a-kind gifts, ceramics, art, and textiles are stylishly displayed at this shop founded by a retired Marine.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Like the latter, Lanterns is smarter, more mature, less formulaic, and more stylishly made than the identikit Marvel brand extensions that are now the industry standard.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of stylishly
Adverb
  • Six fit-for-a-billionaire log cabins are immaculately done—and recently refreshed—with a mix of designer and antique Western furniture, including the main lodge (Marley’s Lodge) with six suites, a chef’s kitchen, and gym.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
  • This boozy, creamy, milkshake-like cocktail is captured immaculately in pie form, with all the flavors and textures of that dangerously potent drink.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of immaculately
Adverb
  • To layer in more geometric contrast (and save you the time of finding coordinating throw pillows), the daybed comes with four rounded cushions that can be fashionably arranged along the backrest or stacked for extra support.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The surroundings are deliberately theatrical rather than fashionably restrained, with designer Richard Saunders leaning into lacquer, velvet, dramatic lighting and Art Deco references.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of fashionably

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“Fastidiously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidiously. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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