hyperfastidious

adjective

Definition of hyperfastidiousnext
as in ultrafastidious

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperfastidious
  1. fastidious
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. finicky
  5. dainty
  6. picky
  7. discriminating
  8. choosy
Adjective
  • One of the most beautiful women in the world during her lifetime, the former Princess of Wales was fastidious about getting her sleep.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 July 2026
  • The offseasons are usually too packed to be so fastidious with his training regimen.
    — Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • One relationship De Zerbi is paying particular attention to is Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, who joined Spurs for record fees this summer.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This story is first and foremost written out of love—love for this place and these people and this particular cultural moment, all of which are now long gone.
    — Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • The Kremlin at the time criticized the French authorities for their move against Durov as selective.
    — Dasha Litvinova, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • For Gonzalez, a more selective consumer makes education more valuable.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • While Michael King struggled to finish off finicky and plucky Diamondbacks hitters, the real issue and the real worry was on the other side of the ball.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With about 1,200 total producers in Barolo and 425 in Barbaresco—both of which make wine using the finicky Nebbiolo grape—very few grow grapes and make wine in both appellations.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • The dainty detail feels playful and vintage-inspired, while the glossy, translucent base keeps the overall look effortlessly chic.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 31 July 2026
  • The collaboration offers feminine, modern wardrobe staples, including dainty ballet flats made to last.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • Queen conchs are picky about their habitats Queen conchs are large marine gastropods, and can be found throughout the Caribbean Sea, around Bermuda and in the Florida Keys.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, there’s something about being part of the process of buying (or growing) the ingredients and preparing a recipe that piques the curiosity of even the pickiest eater and tempts them to take a bite.
    — Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of picky
Adjective
  • Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • Being choosy about that content is key.
    — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
    — Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Definition of choosy
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“Hyperfastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperfastidious. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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