niminy-piminy

Definition of niminy-piminynext

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Adjective
  • Fable 5, in particular, marked the first time that Anthropic released such an advanced offering to the public, thanks to new safeguards that block responses in specific high-risk areas.
    Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 13 June 2026
  • The problem, known as alpha-gal syndrome, was first linked to a particular species of ticks about 15 years ago.
    Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • They’re being taught how to look prim and proper while pouring the perfect cup of tea.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Unpredictable hours, loud noises, finicky clients, wrenches, needles.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Diana was fastidious about controlling her narrative.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
  • 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
  • The hybrid shoes marry the comfortable feel of classic kicks with the dainty look of ballet flats.
    Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 June 2026
  • Only the heel of a woman's oxford pump could make that sort of solid but somehow dainty rat-a-tat-tat.
    Danielle Parker, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Being choosy about that content is key.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.
    Christian Wiman, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2021
  • 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 16 Jun. 2026.

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