* Formal: The artist was meticulous in her attention to detail, spending hours on each brushstroke.
* Descriptive: Her meticulous planning ensured that the event ran smoothly and without any hiccups.
* Informal: He's a meticulous cleaner; everything in his house is always in its place.
* Figurative: The detective meticulously examined the crime scene, looking for any clue that could lead them to the perpetrator.