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Adjective
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Tugging on the heartstrings can be a cheap trick in the hands of the wrong songwriter, but the genre’s best songs are redeemed by a fastidious eye and a poetic ear.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026 -
Some birds, most notably crows, like to give their food a good dunking before eating, so there’s a possibility worms in the birdbath were left by these fastidious birds.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In the Appalachian mountains, this form took particular root.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Crawford’s allegations about selective dress-code enforcement mirror claims raised in another lawsuit filed earlier this year by a different sergeant on unequal dress code policy enforcement by the department.—
Ben Wheeler
June 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Plus, the promise of selective silence puts someone with misophonia in a heightened state of anticipation.—
Sloane Crosley,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Unpredictable hours, loud noises, finicky clients, wrenches, needles.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Anton Hur on the myth of the finicky English reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Just as wardrobes shift toward breezy dresses, tropical prints, and vibrant colors, manicures across the internet are following suit with romantic, dainty blooms of every variety appearing across fingertips.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The refined style features dainty straps throughout.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The company says the service offers speeds of 150Mbps, which doesn’t match full-fiber gigabit connections but is speedy enough for most usage (and perhaps to keep the pickiest lover on side).—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The rapper detailed everything from how all of his kids were blessed with his looks to how RZA is a picky eater and Riot has a sweet tooth.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The increase in costs is yet to hit bookings, but passengers are being choosier about destinations.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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