as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Throw in some rain or a finicky fax machine, and the whole process felt downright prehistoric compared to today’s online convenience.
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David Boice, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The result is a five-star fun palace oozing maximalist glee that doesn’t skimp on finicky details.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Hydrangeas can be a bit finicky and may take a few weeks to months to settle in.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
But the finicky weather usually makes for a shorter window.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
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David Boice, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The result is a five-star fun palace oozing maximalist glee that doesn’t skimp on finicky details.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Hydrangeas can be a bit finicky and may take a few weeks to months to settle in.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
But the finicky weather usually makes for a shorter window.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
Adjective
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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And it’s been nice to have it as kind of an every-now-and-again encore to surprise the audience and give a little bit of love to the cities that have shown me a lot of love over the years.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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But Wilson is in his comfort zone as ever with Anderson, playing Francis’s persnickety dedication to the trip’s itinerary with his typical generosity.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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What would the notoriously persnickety Corbitt say about those bold additions?—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Finding fault that someone is smiling is really picky.—
Ticked Off,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2025
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Don’t let anyone convince you that having standards is the same as being too picky.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Part of why Jackie in particular is not won over by Roya is a feminist critique.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Though the overly fussy haptic mirror controls remain.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
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Girl names for Taurus Vera: Vera is a pretty, classic first name that feels elegant but not fussy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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This is true of people who don’t bathe and also people who are fastidious about bathing and douse themselves in cologne, and everyone else in between.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Aside from Howard Hughes, Enzo Ferrari was Mann’s white whale: a fastidious man who was excellent at his job and attempted to bury—yet was consumed by—overwhelming emotional torment.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
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These jobs are highly demanding, but they are considered part-time under the city charter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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Once upon a time, the leadership style of a college coach was simple: intense, demanding, rigid, focused on detail and motivating with more stick than carrot.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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