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Adjective
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This particular mission plans to put humans in orbit around the Moon.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026 -
This formula, in particular, offers a liposomal delivery—a 125 mg phospholipid complex—to protect against degradation during digestion.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Albee's 1962 play won a Tony Award, and would have also won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, if the prissy trustees of Columbia University hadn't overruled the jury.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Candiace ditched her glitzy Housewives looks in favor of prim and proper twin sets and girlish headbands that conveyed an image of innocence and charm, a masterful choice for a game in which perception is everything.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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The film is incredibly, even magnificently, stylish, but beyond its initial presentation, there just isn’t very much guiding the story in any novel or exciting ways — beyond, perhaps, thematic echoes of how the less prim-and-proper tech bros of today might be pulling a fast one too.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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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However, the safety market has been finicky, with the value of the position declining in recent years.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Maria Barriga is fastidious with hers at Oxomoco.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 Feb. 2026
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Which is curious in a politician—especially one so fastidious in other respects.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Designed to fall just above the ankle, the wide-leg pair looks great with dainty flats and polished loafers.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Prices start at only $8 with this two-piece set of dainty lace placemats that look like family heirlooms.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be choosy about compost and soil amendments.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Being choosy right now builds your overall financial freedom.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 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 22 Feb. 2026.
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