as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Both zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, the most common mineral filters, are notoriously finicky ingredients—the thick white powders are cosmetically inelegant and prone to leaving white casts, particularly on deeper skin tones.
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Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Arabica is a notoriously finicky crop.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Natural dyes tend to be costlier and more finicky, less stable.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The same goes for why Kia didn’t replace the finicky and annoying setup with physical buttons, as its corporate sibling Hyundai did on the Ioniq 5 compact SUV earlier this year.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
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Dani Hardman, Allure, 15 Sep. 2025
Arabica is a notoriously finicky crop.
—Alex Mayyasi, Saveur, 10 Sep. 2025
Natural dyes tend to be costlier and more finicky, less stable.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
The same goes for why Kia didn’t replace the finicky and annoying setup with physical buttons, as its corporate sibling Hyundai did on the Ioniq 5 compact SUV earlier this year.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
Adjective
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Rather, the Penguins will be very careful with both of their teenagers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And to find or develop a future CEO takes careful planning and grooming, considering today’s massive disruptions like tariff impacts and the expansive growth of AI.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one, for example, has fun detailing on the sleeves and a nice roomy fit that looks as comfortable as a sweatshirt.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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But Wilson is in his comfort zone as ever with Anderson, playing Francis’s persnickety dedication to the trip’s itinerary with his typical generosity.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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From minimalist gold styles to louder ones punctuated by pearls and diamonds, even the pickiest of fashion insiders can find a pair of huggie earrings that not only complements but enhances their favorite ‘fit.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, many sellers are not accommodating the concerns of would-be buyers, who have become pickier and are seeking more concessions.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Calls to reject the institutional mystique of the Supreme Court in particular have been growing louder across the political spectrum.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Running in particular has become Gen Z’s latest fixation, and many see the activity as a way to connect with others while also staying fit.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite getting dolled up for her latest press run, Blunt does not love wearing fussy dresses or heels to events.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The convenience factor would start to dwindle, however, if drivers had to stop and wait while the drone located their vehicle, then came in to execute a fastidious landing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Oct. 2025
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Scorn is a salve for her—an enjoyable expression of her fastidious nature and a coping strategy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Some of those ticketholders sued the Astros claiming fraud and demanding refunds.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This training camp, with a new strength and conditioning staff, the Sabres talked about how demanding practice was and how a long list of players reported to camp in great shape.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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