as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
But our biggest gripe with the classic Cuisinart design is how finicky these elements can be.
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
The conditions that can foster a super bloom are finicky and delicate.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
While the controls can be finicky, the overall package is just such a steal at this price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
At one point, a pre-recorded announcement interrupted Jane Fonda’s lifetime achievement award acceptance speech, and several presenters, such as Andrew Scott and Adam Brody, had to deal with finicky microphones.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
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Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 21 Mar. 2025
The conditions that can foster a super bloom are finicky and delicate.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
While the controls can be finicky, the overall package is just such a steal at this price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
At one point, a pre-recorded announcement interrupted Jane Fonda’s lifetime achievement award acceptance speech, and several presenters, such as Andrew Scott and Adam Brody, had to deal with finicky microphones.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for finicky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
Adjective
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Hillman and the department urged residents in the area to be extra careful this time of year.—
Brooke Baitinger,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2025
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From examining markets and assessing team capacity to reviewing current offerings, the decision to expand to a second storefront is one that requires careful consideration before any concrete plans are put in motion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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While the formula played nice with the sensitive skin on our tester’s hairline, its toning effects only lasted a few days.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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But anyone hoping to hit the open road needs to know one thing: some drivers just aren't very nice, especially in certain states.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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What would the notoriously persnickety Corbitt say about those bold additions?—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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Jonathan Pryce plays the persnickety headmaster who prefers to keep politics outside the school walls.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Sometimes gratitude came easily, such as when Deb helped their kids, who were picky eaters, become more adventurous.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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Although Noel is a little undersized for the position, the Bills haven’t been picky about those measurables in the Z receiver position in the past.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One young man described the particular agony of being placed carelessly in a wheelchair and forced to sit for hours atop his testicles.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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Clearly, the feeling is mutual, as on one particular morning, Brandson's son ran after his dad, creating an unforgettable moment for both of them.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Denim, in general, is one of the most effective ways to make an outfit look less fussy and more lived-in.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Society has called these people fussy, or in more recent times, metrosexual.—
Dave Schilling,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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In the past several weeks, President Donald Trump, who has never been fastidious about separating public and private business, has been involved in a remarkable number of potential conflicts of interest.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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In Experiment City, scientific progress and a collective ethos have had counterintuitive social consequences: Citizens occupy uniform studio apartments, becoming increasingly insular and fastidious about the cleanness of their bodies.—
Madeleine Feeny,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, ensuring data accuracy and integrity within compliance features, especially for reporting and audit trails, can be technically demanding and prone to errors if not carefully managed.—
Suresh Kannan,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Any number of left-leaning columnists at prestigious media outlets tried to bat down the rumors that Biden’s visible aging (as manifested both physically and mentally) was compromising his credibility as a viable candidate for perhaps the most demanding job in the world.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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