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or choosey
1
as in picky
hard to please
a choosy dog who refuses all but the fanciest food
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2
as in selective
tending to select carefully
a choosy man when it came to clothes for the office
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Recent Examples of choosy
Between price hikes due to tariffs and inflation, sagging consumer confidence, and shoppers becoming choosier than ever, retailers had plenty to overcome this holiday season.
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Shoppers are being choosy and laser-focused on deals, as retailers from Walmart to Macy's to Dick's Sporting Goods have repeated all year.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
When selecting a poinsettia at the garden center or supermarket, be choosey.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
LinkedIn's algorithm is choosy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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David Moin, Footwear News, 26 Dec. 2025
Shoppers are being choosy and laser-focused on deals, as retailers from Walmart to Macy's to Dick's Sporting Goods have repeated all year.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 28 Nov. 2025
When selecting a poinsettia at the garden center or supermarket, be choosey.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
LinkedIn's algorithm is choosy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for choosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
Adjective
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This weeknight chicken recipe will please picky eaters and seasoned cooks alike.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Cuyana’s System Zipper Tote is another favorite among picky InStyle shopping editors.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In a statement late Monday, City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert did not directly address the selective tours described in the emails but said the work was part of due diligence authorized by the council.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The true foundation of her firm’s work comes from her decades inside one of the most selective admissions offices in the world.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The best way to attain them during this conjunction of Venus and Saturn in your financial zone would be to set careful guardrails around your spending.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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No amount of sweeping or careful stepping keeps it at bay; shoes quickly collect a film of dust or thick mud.—
Katie Strasberg Rousso,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While everyone was nice enough and ready to help when asked, the service is a bit more hands-off.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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Each bonkers bit is a nice reminder not to take anything too seriously.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ranunculus Another gorgeous-yet-finicky flower is the ranunculus.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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The stir-together crust takes mere minutes, and there’s no finicky custard to make.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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There, Yanxiao began to realize how particular Liu’s approach to antiquity was.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Our picks from Revo, Ray-Ban and Oakley offer a sporty look for men who eschew fussy styles in lieu of tried-and-true frames.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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The rooms The 132 rooms (including nine suites and a presidential suite) feel airy, soothing, and upscale without veering fussy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Not all musicals will be as demanding as that.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Mar. 2026
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My offspring are way more demanding.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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