ultrafastidious

adjective

Definition of ultrafastidiousnext
as in hyperfastidious

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  1. fastidious
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. finicky
  5. dainty
  6. demanding
  7. discriminating
  8. finical
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  • Universal's Potter lands at its resorts in Orlando, Hollywood, Beijing and Osaka are famous for their fastidious attention to detail.
    — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • One of the most beautiful women in the world during her lifetime, the former Princess of Wales was fastidious about getting her sleep.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 July 2026
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • My dermatologist recently told me that neck skin is much different from facial skin, which is why there are so many products dedicated to this particular area.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The reissue includes more than half a dozen additional smashes from the Grammy-winning act, and fans of the group and those tunes in particular have turned the collection into not only a bestseller, but a top 10 success for the very first time.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Public and private schools can’t be compared because private schools are not required to take standard tests that measure both students and schools, and private schools are allowed to be selective in their student body.
    — Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • While Michael King struggled to finish off finicky and plucky Diamondbacks hitters, the real issue and the real worry was on the other side of the ball.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With about 1,200 total producers in Barolo and 425 in Barbaresco—both of which make wine using the finicky Nebbiolo grape—very few grow grapes and make wine in both appellations.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • Madewell’s Greta shoes boast a low-key design and dainty elastic straps that are equal parts comfortable and fashionable.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Dress the part and embrace the ease of the season by pairing your Birkenstocks with a dainty mini dress, raffia sunhat, and other warm-weather accessories.
    — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of dainty
Adjective
  • Know the difference between demanding and destructive leadership.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Each additional layer makes the decision more realistic, but also more computationally demanding.
    — Carsten Polenz, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • Aphids Aphids are a common garden pest that is known for being non-discriminating.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 21 July 2026
  • But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.
    — William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.
    — Christian Wiman, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2021
Definition of finical
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