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Adjective
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In the Appalachian mountains, this form took particular root.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026 -
Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The composer shows himself a cartoonish James Bond-type, battling with his prissy critics, while also dallying with his seductive wife, who is represented in opulent violin solos.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And then there’s the prim and unfriendly Stagg, who doesn’t play well with others, who insists on having the office to himself, and who refuses to let the affable Krick be a part of his reports to Ike and the rest of the generals.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
29 May 2026
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They’re being taught how to look prim and proper while pouring the perfect cup of tea.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Scott finds one benefit to be the guarantee of a predictable schedule, as opposed to potentially finicky and expensive Ubers or other local transportation.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
9 June 2026
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Unpredictable hours, loud noises, finicky clients, wrenches, needles.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Diana was fastidious about controlling her narrative.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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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
Adjective
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Just as wardrobes shift toward breezy dresses, tropical prints, and vibrant colors, manicures across the internet are following suit with romantic, dainty blooms of every variety appearing across fingertips.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
5 June 2026
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The refined style features dainty straps throughout.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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The increase in costs is yet to hit bookings, but passengers are being choosier about destinations.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
7 May 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 12 Jun. 2026.
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