as in nice
hard to please
my fussbudgety aunt wouldn't even consider a B and B without private baths
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussbudgety
Adjective
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Of the 32 rooms, 12 are suites, and the remaining are superior double rooms, so all are a nice size.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026 -
This one also had a nice fresh scent that wasn’t overpowering (which can sometimes happen when all your curl-routine products are fragrant).—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Sable has faced particular backlash over its efforts to restart a pipeline that ruptured in 2015, causing one of the biggest oil spills in state history.—
Clara Harter Los Angeles Times,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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This had caused great dismay for my grandparents—my grandfather in particular.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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Adjust a subscription or renegotiate a small fee, then record the change, because tracking progress reinforces confidence and protects your careful planning.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Airlines are struggling to keep up with costs, and customers are becoming more demanding.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Exercise and demanding activities should be done in the early morning and evening.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Arrangements don’t need to be fussy.—
James T. Farmer,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Long car rides can make for fussy, restless kids.—
Dr. Katherine Williamson,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For some people, like those with finicky internet or frequent power outages, initiating a long, slow download that runs in the background for hours or days isn't a viable option.—
Justin Pot,
PC Magazine,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ranunculus Another gorgeous-yet-finicky flower is the ranunculus.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are fastidious about dropping off and picking up their kids from school, even with their busy royal schedules and a nanny.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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His wizardry was displayed Sunday in fastidious massaging of volumes, sonorities and interplays, always with an undercurrent of urgency.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If the labor market this year resembles last year’s, health care would again account for most of the job growth in the country and employers should start to get pickier.—
Conor Sen,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2026
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If the labor market this year resembles last year’s, health care would again account for most of the job growth in the country and employers should start to get pickier.—
Conor Sen,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Fussbudgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussbudgety. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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