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as in choosey
hard to please
a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish
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as in selective
tending to select carefully
she's picky, but she always finds the best quality in fresh meat and fish
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Recent Examples of picky
Call me picky, but 18 playoff teams is too many for a 30-team league.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Pets can be pretty picky, especially with their food and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
There is no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t be so darn picky.
—Michelle Jefferson, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
His clients can be notoriously picky, but that doesn’t seem to faze Bifano, who keeps his standards simple: perfection.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2025
Pets can be pretty picky, especially with their food and water.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
There is no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t be so darn picky.
—Michelle Jefferson, Baltimore Sun, 4 June 2025
His clients can be notoriously picky, but that doesn’t seem to faze Bifano, who keeps his standards simple: perfection.
—Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
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My intended lesson on Douglass’s rhetoric evolved into one about selective editing, censorship and hidden agendas.—
Frederic J. Fransen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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In Norway, conscription is obligatory yet very selective, applying to men and women.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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While tariffs may lead to consumers being more choosy, Link said the overall macroeconomic picture still looks positive, bolstered by lower interest rates, a steady job market and strong consumer savings.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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And by that time in her career, Salonga could be choosy.—
Robert Ito,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Do less — less handling, less fussing, less worrying about how delicate or weird or finicky seafood might or might not be.—
Betty Hallock,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
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Many, like Cardenas, plan pivotal life events around the fleeting and finicky peak bloom period when more than 70% of the flowers are open and the area is awash in a pink glow.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2025
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If allowed, Andrew will likely bring further reputational damage to the monarchy at a time when the royal ship needs a careful steer.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In reality, Israel overpowered Iran’s military and outwitted its intelligence with stunning efficiency, demonstrating years, if not decades, of careful preparation in under two weeks.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Specialty restaurants on Westerdam, which come at an extra cost, include Pinnacle Grill, a steakhouse-style affair serving prime steaks and seafood, and Canaletto, which does nice Italian fare.—
Susan B. Barnes,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2025
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Utilizing a body oil with SPF gives your skin that nice summer glow while also shielding it from harsh UV rays.—
Cierra Black,
Essence,
30 June 2025
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Though the overly fussy haptic mirror controls remain.—
Jonny Lieberman,
Robb Report,
1 July 2025
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Girl names for Taurus Vera: Vera is a pretty, classic first name that feels elegant but not fussy.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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But Wilson is in his comfort zone as ever with Anderson, playing Francis’s persnickety dedication to the trip’s itinerary with his typical generosity.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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What would the notoriously persnickety Corbitt say about those bold additions?—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
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But for Osceola, this fight in particular feels personal.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
1 July 2025
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This card in particular encourages you to think globally, dream boldly, and plan for more!—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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