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as in choosy
hard to please
a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish
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as in selective
tending to select carefully
she's picky, but she always finds the best quality in fresh meat and fish
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Recent Examples of picky
Where to Stay Sausalito has an impressive selection of accommodations that won’t disappoint even the pickiest traveler.
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The company says the service offers speeds of 150Mbps, which doesn’t match full-fiber gigabit connections but is speedy enough for most usage (and perhaps to keep the pickiest lover on side).
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
So that’s probably a better choice for picky foldable fans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
There will be no fights from the picky eaters at your table when Doritos Chicken Casserole is for dinner.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
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Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
The company says the service offers speeds of 150Mbps, which doesn’t match full-fiber gigabit connections but is speedy enough for most usage (and perhaps to keep the pickiest lover on side).
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
So that’s probably a better choice for picky foldable fans.
—ArsTechnica, 27 May 2026
There will be no fights from the picky eaters at your table when Doritos Chicken Casserole is for dinner.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
Adjective
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Being choosy about that content is key.—
Samantha Masunaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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As a trumpeter, Hershberger had been a member of the Kansas City Wind Symphony, a selective concert group based in Prairie Village, since 2011.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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The restaurant, which has held its Michelin star for more than 20 years—no small feat in the finicky world of fine dining—continues to draw diners with seasonal course menus, shaped by local suppliers and produce from the estate gardens, as well as its service and sense of occasion.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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Its finicky drainage needs are easier to manage in a pot, and lavender always looks fantastic in a large terra-cotta planter.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when riding back downtown on a bike, as the hill notoriously increases cycling speed.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Main Match Concealer is available in 22 shades, with careful consideration for South Asian undertones (which are often breezed by).—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
13 June 2026
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The rooms with bunk beds and lodges are especially nice for spreading out a bit, and are a quick walk from the main building hosting the restaurant and a beautiful library/lounge on the upper floor (yet another great Northern Lights spot).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
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But just something would have been nice.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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The strappy design feels polished without being fussy, and the black-and-white colorway offers a refreshing alternative to the usual neutrals while remaining surprisingly versatile.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Frances Bavier was one of the show’s anchors as the warm, ever-so-slightly fussy Aunt Bee.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Fable 5, in particular, marked the first time that Anthropic released such an advanced offering to the public, thanks to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Imagine creating a new standard of hypersensitive caution about attracting even the most persnickety media criticism, and then applying it for the first time to your son’s wedding.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
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Francesca’s pinnacle Once a Regency world has implied there’s mass print culture capable of speedy and pervasive distribution of colored images, something as persnickety as vocabulary is probably beside the point.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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