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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
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.
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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
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
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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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
Adjective
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My mother, a picky eater, cleaned her plate of every course, and even ate oysters and mushrooms for the first time in my life!—
Charlie Hobbs,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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Save your pickiest, most problematic tasks for days with strong, above-zero stars.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In 2026, China’s luxury sector is more selective, rational, and emotionally discerning than ever.—
Yiling Pan,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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In Spain, the film has won ICAA selective funding, with public broadcaster RTVE and paybox Movistar Plus+ attached.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Stirring frequently, cook until garlic is a deep golden brown, being careful not to burn it, about 5 minutes.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
21 Feb. 2026
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Once the heavy portion is removed, finish with a clean cut where the branch meets the trunk, being careful not to injure the branch collar.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Having a set time to do individual work has been nice.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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While more attacking and midfield options are always nice, Orlando’s real problem lies in replacing key defenders who departed in the offseason.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Orchids might seem like finicky houseplants, but with the proper care, that grocery store stunner can bloom for years and years.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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However, the safety market has been finicky, with the value of the position declining in recent years.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This particular mission plans to put humans in orbit around the Moon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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This formula, in particular, offers a liposomal delivery—a 125 mg phospholipid complex—to protect against degradation during digestion.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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John Lavelle exudes a perfumed whiff of modern camp in his portrayal of Orsini-Rosenberg, the fussy, backstabbing director of the Imperial Opera.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The setting is calm and elevated without being fussy.—
Katie Mathews,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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International trips ranged from casual travel, like sightseeing in the Scottish Highlands, to more demanding objectives, including a 10-day point-to-point ski expedition in Northern Norway and a winter camping trip in Denali National Park.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sanford Meisner, the school’s legendarily demanding director, was impressed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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