fussily

Definition of fussilynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussily
Adverb
  • Bateman, who fastidiously studies the trades and his every review, was already tight with Netflix’s Ted Sarandos when the streamer signed him and his Aggregate Films to a sweeping first-look deal in 2018.
    Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Goodall fastidiously documented how the animals lived and interacted in research that would continue over several decades.
    Jeremy Mikula, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
  • The administration’s casual approach raises doubts about how carefully this consequential decision was considered.
    Letters to the Editor, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
  • The film unfolds through poetic and carefully composed images of the girls journeying through the mountainous landscape – an environment that reflects the girls’ inner world, according to Chen, capturing that fragile moment before childhood gives way to adulthood.
    Lise Pedersen, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Fruit is hand-harvested and meticulously sorted in small lots, preserving freshness and precision before fermentation even begins.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Best Hotels & Resorts The Rookery History enthusiasts will love a stay at this Georgian gem of a hotel, meticulously styled with English antiques, oak wood paneling, and luxurious velvet drapes.
    Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Overall, the concept itself is elegantly straightforward.
    Etiido Uko March 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Everything is simply yet elegantly plated, allowing the quality ingredients to shine.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The world of watches, and indeed luxury in general, is evermore moving towards the experiential—and leaning stylishly into the trend is Audemars Piguet, which has opened its new AP House in London.
    Ming Liu, Robb Report, 14 Mar. 2026
  • The gym too is stylishly designed—with hemlock floors and forgiving lights—and the fitness equipment is up-to-date, if unfortunately not sourced from Olympus itself.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • Harry’s House was fashionably late to a wave of artists attempting to revitalize adult-contemporary music.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Dressing fashionably for these ungodly conditions.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Fussily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussily. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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