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
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.
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Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
As the mission sprints its final lap before launch day, their fastidious preparation stands out as an achievement in its own right.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Scorn is a salve for her—an enjoyable expression of her fastidious nature and a coping strategy.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
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Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
But that was hardly the end of our fastidious, crime-solving genius.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
As the mission sprints its final lap before launch day, their fastidious preparation stands out as an achievement in its own right.
—Matt Alderton, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Scorn is a salve for her—an enjoyable expression of her fastidious nature and a coping strategy.
—Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fastidious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidious
Adjective
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But turning this moment into lasting advantage will require careful planning, not just short-term opportunism.—
Yinka Adegoke,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Attendees said D’Amaro came across as charming and he and Walden, who joined halfway through, had a nice rapport, with both looking happy and excited.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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Elizondo, who had a nice game all around, led the Eagles with 13 points including 2 threes.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That ability, once reserved for living nervous systems, could reshape how robots interact with the physical world and with humans in particular.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Feb. 2026
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Trump has clashed in particular Bad Bunny, one of the most popular musicians in the world, who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The game's flight model is incredibly complicated, with a focus on realistic modeling and some notoriously finicky landing mechanics.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thus the coffee gods created a world of more discerning (some might say finicky) coffee connoisseurs, one where people now pay $5, $6 and more for a cup of liquid get-up-and-go.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That Melania has very exacting taste in blouse necklines?—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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In reality, expectations have become more exacting as the operating environment has fundamentally changed.—
Pam Kaur,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The champion’s mindset—persnickety, hyper-critical, focused—is back.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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Because of that pressurization level, passengers will experience less stress on their bodies and get more oxygen while onboard, which can help to reduce that persnickety jet lag.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Tirico, known for meticulous organization and multitasking, says his job is better than a dream come true.—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cold-weather conditions can be a unique challenge even for the most meticulous cleaner, but a few adjustments can help prevent minor annoyances from becoming persistent problems.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Water Quality While the water from your faucet is generally ok for most other houseplants, peace lilies are picky about their water.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Rocky, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, shared tidbits about his three kids with longtime partner Rihanna, detailing everything from how all of his kids were blessed with his looks to how RZA is a picky eater and Riot has a sweet tooth.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Fastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidious. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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