as in careful
hard to please
he is very fastidious about how he arranges his music collection, and woe to anyone who dares to mess around with it
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Recent Examples of fastidious
Their prestige suffers because it is conflated in the public’s mind with long lines at the DMV, fastidious building inspectors, parking tickets—the stuff of local functionaries.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
As the night stretched on, a festive atmosphere took hold; one table whooped as an erstwhile fastidious bartender joined them for a shot and returned to the counter, high-fiving his colleagues.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Obviously, fastidious double-entry bookkeeping reduces the margin for error, even in complicated accounts, but more than that, once accounts become commonplace, ordinary people begin to think of the world in terms of accounts.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
As the night stretched on, a festive atmosphere took hold; one table whooped as an erstwhile fastidious bartender joined them for a shot and returned to the counter, high-fiving his colleagues.
—Jillian Steinhauer, New Yorker, 14 Nov. 2025
Obviously, fastidious double-entry bookkeeping reduces the margin for error, even in complicated accounts, but more than that, once accounts become commonplace, ordinary people begin to think of the world in terms of accounts.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidious
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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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Neemias Queta made all three of his field goals in the opening quarter, including a nice turnaround hook shot over Jokic and a last-second alley-oop from Pritchard, whose penchant for buzzer-beaters likely drew Denver’s attention away from the lurking big man.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The Executive Rooms have cushy beds, nice hardwood floors, spa showers, jetted tubs, a super-ergonomic office chair, and energizing views of Metcalfe Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 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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Between stiff, too-tight pairs digging into my waist with every move and finicky zippers and buttons, finding a trusty pair of jeans can feel daunting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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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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This year’s trends, structured silhouettes in black, vibrant accents, and striking high jewelry are more exacting than ever.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That Melania has very exacting taste in blouse necklines?—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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Francesca’s pinnacle Once a Regency world has implied there’s mass print culture capable of speedy and pervasive distribution of colored images, something as persnickety as vocabulary is probably beside the point.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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What’s more, some species are so persnickety that even low-water activity media won’t do the trick consistently.—
Elizabeth Anne Brown,
Scientific American,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The fossils were collected between 2021 and 2024 — years of meticulous excavation and study.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Dive into a world where timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship reign supreme.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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These irresistible, creamy purée treats are perfect for picky eaters, bonding moments and sneaking in hydration—cats can’t get enough of them.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The treat is designed in such a way as to hide the look, texture and smell of the pill so picky dogs don’t avoid taking it.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Fastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidious. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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