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Adjective
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The director, Polly Findlay, presents all of this in a fluid and fastidious prestige-teleplay-of-the-week way.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Maria Barriga is fastidious with hers at Oxomoco.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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This particular shipment likely set sail from Quanzhou, a port on China’s eastern coast that was close to the creative heartlands in the Fujian, Zhejiang and Jiangxi provinces, bound for Temasek, according to Flecker.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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Intentionally or not, this particular piece channels the emerald Cartier necklace Marjorie Merriweather Post wore to the Palm Beach Everglades Ball in 1929, a transfixing way to make an entrance.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
28 Feb. 2026
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Until that track record compounds, capital will remain selective.—
Maurizio Caio,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The up-and-coming television writers who have been chosen for the highly-selective and intensive program will be joining for Episodic Lab’s tenth year.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
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Between stiff, too-tight pairs digging into my waist with every move and finicky zippers and buttons, finding a trusty pair of jeans can feel daunting.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Orchids might seem like finicky houseplants, but with the proper care, that grocery store stunner can bloom for years and years.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Lady in Silver Dress, whose dainty rosette touches and sheer organza layer will add whimsy to all your dinner parties from hereon out.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Wardrobe basics are now trimmed with dainty lace and loafers are sleeker than ever.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sugar, butter, eggs, and your choice of thickening agent (flour or cornmeal or a combo of both), come together to make a luscious custard filling that will please even the pickiest of pie eaters.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cuyana’s System Zipper Tote is another favorite among picky InStyle shopping editors.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the monarch caterpillar will only eat milkweed, the gulf fritillary caterpillars are slightly less discriminating.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
15 Dec. 2025
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Special effects were progressing with varying results, but intelligent storytelling was leading the charge as viewers became more discriminating.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Coming off a 6-11 season and with limited salary-cap space, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to be choosy when determining which of their free agents to bring back for 2026 and beyond.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Be choosy about compost and soil amendments.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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