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as in choosy
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
The other reason for picky old rockers to show up is that this company achieves some very powerful harmonics on many of those songs, utilizing Marriott’s immersive capabilities.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the husband-and-wife team noticed that Gen Z and younger Millennials were getting pickier about sock styles.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Whip them into a cobbler, which will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
At the same time, the husband-and-wife team noticed that Gen Z and younger Millennials were getting pickier about sock styles.
—Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
Whip them into a cobbler, which will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
Her square to picky Venus, though, could pit self-care desires against home chores.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
Adjective
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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
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Be choosy about your containers, choosing breathable fabric options where possible that are still protective from bugs and dust.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Growth was largely value‑driven, with dollar growth outpacing units, reflecting both premiumization and selective consumer spending, the report showed.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
11 May 2026
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Occasional shearing or selective de-leafing may be necessary because of sun scorch, but lady’s mantle will overwinter better if left intact and cleaned up in the spring.—
Marie Iannotti,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Given the finicky nature of oblique injuries, Betts isn’t expected to play every day through at least his first week back.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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Ahead, discover brightening formulas that slot easily into your routine, especially if your skin is reactive, dry, or just a little finicky.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The move, Lindon said, is careful.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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However, the Vaile Victorian Society, the volunteer group that maintains the house and runs tours, worries that once the house ceases to become a public property, the careful preservation work, which the aged property relies on, will be impossible to maintain.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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The comfortable seating area in the living room includes couches and armchairs set in front of the TV and fireplace for relaxing after a day on the slopes, and a dining table provides a nice spot to relax and eat.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Sullivan made a nice play on the ball and then twisted out of a tackle and ran 15 yards to the goal line.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The production is a revival of the disappointingly fussy, clumsy, old-fashioned one by Lee Blakeley the company unveiled in 2013 for Conlon and to celebrate the Verdi bicentennial.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Not overcomplicating it, not making it over-fussy.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In a sane world, Congress would put a stop to it and reassert its own power to regulate import duties; unfortunately, this particular GOP Congress seems content enough to be a lapdog watching Trump usurp them and damage the economy and our international standing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Luxor, in particular, has become a focal point.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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In the United States, the actor played secondary roles, usually weary, nervy authority figures, such as the stern mentor (Good Will Hunting) and the persnickety scientist (Deep Blue Sea).—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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Francesca’s pinnacle Once a Regency world has implied there’s mass print culture capable of speedy and pervasive distribution of colored images, something as persnickety as vocabulary is probably beside the point.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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