fussily

Definition of fussilynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussily
Adverb
  • Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades.
    Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Even when on the road, Phillips fastidiously seeks out biohacking lounges and hotels that offer recovery modalities like IV drips and red-light therapy.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
  • And while there wont be any stars, the league carefully and deliberately included pop cultural references from the child’s room at the center of the video, including action figures of Spider Man, Black Panther, and Optimum Prime, not to mention some genuine NFL apparel, courtesy of Fanatics.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Allow excess batter to drip back into bowl and carefully drop kale into hot oil.
    C.W. Cameron, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Originally built in 1849 by the Champawat clan, the historic structure has been meticulously restored to ensure the grand architecture of Rajasthan remains the focus.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Companies like Rauch & Lang, Columbia, Detroit Electric, and Studebaker built electric cars that were meticulously engineered.
    Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 5 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Lean this large, elegantly arched mirror against a wall, or use the convenient stand to keep it upright—no hardware or drilling required.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026
  • But what makes Bird by Bird so singular is how often and elegantly Lamott shifts from advice about writing to advice about life.
    Jasna Hodžić, Big Think, 29 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • Giorgio Armani, the iconic Milanese designer who died last fall, would likely have appreciated a stylishly minimalistic tribute that had three lines of models march through the arena dressed in monochromatic Armani suits in the colors of the Italian flag.
    Judy Berman, Time, 7 Feb. 2026
  • These best-selling boots are stylishly designed with a comfortable low heel that’s easy to wear all day.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Even her attempts to stay warm were fashionably over-the-top.
    Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The effect of the Oklahoma Sooners’ defense The Sooners’ vaunted defense was fashionably late to the party Saturday.
    Maddie Hartley, Kansas City Star, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Fussily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussily. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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