PERSNICKETINESS Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

persnicketiness

noun

Definition of persnicketiness

as in fastidiousness

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Noun

Bryant is a restrained writer, and the fastidiousness of his elastic text does little to allay those who are likely to become inflamed.

— Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
More such fastidiousness will be needed to arrest the domino effect of delegitimization and to renew the small guarantees of truth and dignity in public life customarily provided by legacy institutions.

— Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of fastidiousness

Noun

Numerous photographers have published books with Steidl, which is known for the meticulousness of its printing process and the close relations that Gerhard Steidl established with artists.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 16 July 2026
In the filing, Lively’s lawyers say there’s a reason for their meticulousness.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2026

Definition of meticulousness

Noun

The subtlety and strength on show in those few seconds should not be taken for granted.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
This subtlety may have legal relevance for grantees planning to sue the administration, said Lauren Adams, a spokesperson for AcademyHealth.

— Arthur Allen, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026

Definition of subtlety

Noun

Modi would be housed in a specific section of Arthur Road Jail and would have access to specialist treatment, Indian authorities said, including care from a private doctor or mental health expert of his choice.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
The sisters now both receive care at the Cleveland Clinic and have participated in clinical trials while also working to raise awareness about the disease.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of care

Noun

Certainly Larimore is pointing out that hard times lead to hard truths and hard decisions.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
The elder, Alamagan, attempts to resolve the conflict through customary law and religious counsel, but the absence of truth fractures the community.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

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