hyperfastidious

Definition of hyperfastidiousnext

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Adjective
  • 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
  • Teenagers, in particular, wonder if they’ve been given a road block to future success.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
  • In particular, chip demand for AI has exploded, supporting both the training of AI models and their deployment across applications.
    Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 30 May 2026
Adjective
  • This is accomplished through adequate plant spacing and selective pruning.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
  • The initial tranche is slated to debut via a Bonhams online auction beginning May 24, followed by highly selective retail and on-premise placements.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Adjective
  • Anton Hur on the myth of the finicky English reader.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • Roses are notoriously finicky and prone to diseases like black spot and powdery mildew, so this tougher version that could roll with the punches and didn’t require regular spraying with fungicide seemed like the champion of shrub roses.
    Libby Monteith Minor, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Broadway star and Glee actress stepped out in New York City and wore a short black dress with an elegant square neckline, complete with matching strappy heels, a mini bag, and dainty earrings.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
  • On the other side of the styling coin, romantic, flowy numbers deserve footwear that’s just as dainty and delicate, like ballet flats.
    Vanessa Powell, InStyle, 24 May 2026
Adjective
  • Sure, the energy might feel tense or nit-picky, but the first quarter phase always triggers a sense of friction.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
  • There will be no fights from the picky eaters at your table when Doritos Chicken Casserole is for dinner.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 21 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
  • 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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“Hyperfastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperfastidious. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.

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