1
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
At the same time, many sellers are not accommodating the concerns of would-be buyers, who have become pickier and are seeking more concessions.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Although wordless, the book offers an engaging journey that ends in a delightful surprise—sure to satisfy even the pickiest young critic.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Nearly every premium marque, from Acura to Volvo, has at least one midsize SUV in its lineup going into 2026, each of which is packed with enough features and amenities to win over even the pickiest of drivers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Such restrictive menus are not ideal for picky eaters.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2025
Although wordless, the book offers an engaging journey that ends in a delightful surprise—sure to satisfy even the pickiest young critic.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Nearly every premium marque, from Acura to Volvo, has at least one midsize SUV in its lineup going into 2026, each of which is packed with enough features and amenities to win over even the pickiest of drivers.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Such restrictive menus are not ideal for picky eaters.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
Adjective
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Other viewers, meanwhile, shared similar stories of dogs with selective hearing.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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But pop culture’s depiction of cowboys and the American West is selective.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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LinkedIn's algorithm is choosy.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Known for being among the choosiest of the choosy buildings and the longtime home of Henry Kissinger, whose sprawling duplex, full of green upholstery and black candles — very Sister Parish — has yet to come on the market since his death.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kirundo 3-Piece Lounge Set Layers are the secret to surviving the South’s finicky fall season.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
30 Sep. 2025
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For decades, the vacuum was thought of as merely a finicky factor to be implemented as well as possible.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
24 Sep. 2025
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Rather, the Penguins will be very careful with both of their teenagers.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And to find or develop a future CEO takes careful planning and grooming, considering today’s massive disruptions like tariff impacts and the expansive growth of AI.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This one, for example, has fun detailing on the sleeves and a nice roomy fit that looks as comfortable as a sweatshirt.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Bills come due, eventually, in every sense, though reported name, image and likeness earnings nearing $2 million at Utah are a nice buffer.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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And while the real thing is a great gift idea for seasoned green thumbs, novice plant owners can still enjoy the look (minus the fussy upkeep) with this faux version that looks surprisingly realistic.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite getting dolled up for her latest press run, Blunt does not love wearing fussy dresses or heels to events.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The holdup has come from some persnickety deal points, like carving out international streaming rights and reaching consensus on the tech advancements Apple plans to use for its productions.—
Alex Harrington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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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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This particular system uses an underground connecting cable between two passenger cabins.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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For these men, in particular, better intervention could indeed be lifesaving.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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