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or choosey
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as in picky
hard to please
a choosy dog who refuses all but the fanciest food
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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
On each run, players must be choosy about the artifacts and arms.
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Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Investors have grown choosier, and shows are struggling to hit even their minimum capitalizations.
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Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
Coming off a 6-11 season and with limited salary-cap space, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to be choosy when determining which of their free agents to bring back for 2026 and beyond.
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Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Be choosy about compost and soil amendments.
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Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for choosy
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
Investors have grown choosier, and shows are struggling to hit even their minimum capitalizations.
—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
Coming off a 6-11 season and with limited salary-cap space, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to be choosy when determining which of their free agents to bring back for 2026 and beyond.
—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Be choosy about compost and soil amendments.
—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for choosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
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McLaughlin admits that years of parenting picky eaters helped inspire the central idea behind the project.
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Lemon balm is not particularly picky about soil but needs good drainage to return after winter, which is most likely in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3-7.
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At selective colleges, making that argument matters.
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Equality must not be selective.
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Just be careful not to add water, since even tiny amounts can cause melted chocolate to turn into a grainy, clumpy mess.
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Ultimately, the widespread adoption of AI for mental health constitutes a global experiment with both potential benefits and serious downsides that require careful management.
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In Colima city for coffee and a nice meal, visitors should bookmark Puerto Café and Cumbre, a restaurant and bakery that stands out in a scene of growing maturity and ambition.
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Johnson could provide a nice defensive partner with Flagg in the front court with Johnson’s rim protections and ability to switch on the perimeter.
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Select a compact cultivar, such as ‘Kleim's Hardy' or ‘Crown Jewel', for growing in small spaces or containers, and be aware that these finicky shrubs might not be the best choice for beginner gardeners.
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Hall’s dexterity with finicky varietals is on full display with his entry level Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (both civilly priced at $40 and $45 respectively).
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The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
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And Freddie becomes a bag man for the civil rights movement, and the Rumford Act in particular.
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Visually, Jaron’s clean lines and subtle stitching give it a timeless look that is anything but fussy.
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This morning, Oprah attended the annual Cannes LionHeart Seminar in an all-white look that felt effortlessly cool; it was elevated without being fussy.
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In a demanding, real-world performance setting — a capstone exercise, a live performance, a high-stakes simulation — the goal is not to eliminate all mistakes, but to stay in control and navigate the zone of being uncomfortable.
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New York crowds are passionate, honest, and demanding.
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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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