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Adjective
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There, Yanxiao began to realize how particular Liu’s approach to antiquity was.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026 -
The combination of the imagery and the operational context has prompted particular interest in the distinctive markings visible on the bombs, which differ from those typically seen on standard JDAM configurations.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Only on Industry can listening to one’s conscience come off as prissy and weak.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Despite its heavy premise, the movie also has absurdities, among them Conan O’Brien as a judgmental, prissy therapist.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Classic shapes like a neat overcoat, or prim skirt arrived in off-kilter colors and patterns.—
Christina Holevas,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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However, your front yard doesn't need to feel too prim and proper.—
Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Solving the dead zone issue Laser communication is finicky.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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Fruit trees, in particular, can be quite finicky and difficult to manage.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His wizardry was displayed Sunday in fastidious massaging of volumes, sonorities and interplays, always with an undercurrent of urgency.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
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But Ann was famously fastidious.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Elevate your baby-blue manicure with dainty daisy designs.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2026
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Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.—
Christian Wiman,
The New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2021
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However, finical institution Citi is the official presale credit card of the headliner engagements, and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets a week earlier, from Tuesday, May 18 at 10AM PST to Sunday, May 23 at 10 PM PST through the Citi Entertainment program.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
13 May 2021
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“Niminy-piminy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niminy-piminy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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