77 entries under thorough topic. ×

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scrupulous(adjective, good, close, hard, tough)
32
meticulous(adjective, close, hard, correct, severe)
26
painstaking(adjective, careful, precise, meticulous)
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careful(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
24
conscientious(adjective, good, honest, exact, deliberate)
23
fastidious(adjective, careful, precise, meticulous)
23
fussy(adjective, careful, precise, attentive)
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exacting(adjective, hard, tough, severe, rough)
20
exact(adjective, correct, solid, superior, proper)
20
particular(adjective, close, correct, solid, exact)
20
precise(adjective, hard, correct, severe, rough)
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finicky(adjective, careful, attentive, watchful)
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strict(adjective, hard, correct, severe, rough)
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rigorous(adjective, hard, tough, correct, severe)
14
punctual(adjective, characteristic, time, quality, correct)
12
diligent(adjective, precise, meticulous, fastidious)
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picky(adjective, tough, severe, firm, harsh)
9
assiduous(adjective, careful, meticulous, painstaking)
9
persnickety(adjective, person, negative, careful)
9
rigid(adjective, close, hard, tough, correct)
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