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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
When selecting a poinsettia at the garden center or supermarket, be choosey.
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
LinkedIn's algorithm is choosy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Known for being among the choosiest of the choosy buildings and the longtime home of Henry Kissinger, whose sprawling duplex, full of green upholstery and black candles — very Sister Parish — has yet to come on the market since his death.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
While tariffs may lead to consumers being more choosy, Link said the overall macroeconomic picture still looks positive, bolstered by lower interest rates, a steady job market and strong consumer savings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
LinkedIn's algorithm is choosy.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Known for being among the choosiest of the choosy buildings and the longtime home of Henry Kissinger, whose sprawling duplex, full of green upholstery and black candles — very Sister Parish — has yet to come on the market since his death.
—Kim Velsey, Curbed, 13 Aug. 2025
While tariffs may lead to consumers being more choosy, Link said the overall macroeconomic picture still looks positive, bolstered by lower interest rates, a steady job market and strong consumer savings.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
Adjective
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My picky kids specifically ask for this.—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Vionic Kimmie Court Sneakers This Vionic Galia sneaker sale is so good that my picky 60-year-old mom and I are both running to checkout.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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This selective approach allows Chinese tech companies to access advanced chips while maintaining control over their use in security-sensitive applications.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Schoenrock said that the Flyway Federation's complaints are contextually selective.—
Bryan Hendricks,
Arkansas Online,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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Leeds are right on the limit of their profitability and sustainability (PSR) projections, but with some careful rebalancing of the finances, this could be a swing worth taking.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And this is in a nice, pretty on-campus facility, not the old, dumpy Astrodome (although the Astrodome is still up, which is another story).—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
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Here’s how to stay safe The recent snow and ice storm turned much of the nation into a winter wonderland—from the safety of a nice, cozy sofa indoors.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some houseplants are finicky about humidity, but African violets are usually content with standard household humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2026
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In-car wireless chargers are notoriously finicky.—
Kristin Shaw,
Popular Science,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Graham, in particular, has been on a war path over the negotiations, accusing Republicans of not fighting hard enough to reclaim the narrative on immigration after the death of Alex Pretti last weekend.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman has long believed that anyone wanting to pursue entrepreneurship in particular will have to dedicate themselves to their idea to get it off the ground.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Gus and Marty’s is exactly what this corner of Brooklyn needed—elevated yet un-fussy, an essence of real warmth, and genuinely great food.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Jan. 2026
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For others, gloves feel unnecessary, awkward, or even a little fussy.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Brooks sat for roughly 10 hours of interviews over five sessions — a demanding schedule for a 99-year-old subject, but one Apatow approached with care.—
Stephen Silver,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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The incident, blown out of proportion in his opinion, was, on the contrary, an example of how demanding the crowd can be at Juventus.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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