ultrafastidious

Definition of ultrafastidiousnext

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Adjective
  • Tugging on the heartstrings can be a cheap trick in the hands of the wrong songwriter, but the genre’s best songs are redeemed by a fastidious eye and a poetic ear.
    Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Some birds, most notably crows, like to give their food a good dunking before eating, so there’s a possibility worms in the birdbath were left by these fastidious birds.
    Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In the Appalachian mountains, this form took particular root.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Signing bonuses, in particular, are often prorated over multiple years for salary cap purposes, which is why the timing of a trade can matter.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Adjective
  • Crawford’s allegations about selective dress-code enforcement mirror claims raised in another lawsuit filed earlier this year by a different sergeant on unequal dress code policy enforcement by the department.
    Ben Wheeler June 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
  • Plus, the promise of selective silence puts someone with misophonia in a heightened state of anticipation.
    Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • Scott finds one benefit to be the guarantee of a predictable schedule, as opposed to potentially finicky and expensive Ubers or other local transportation.
    Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
  • Unpredictable hours, loud noises, finicky clients, wrenches, needles.
    Jane Bua, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Just as wardrobes shift toward breezy dresses, tropical prints, and vibrant colors, manicures across the internet are following suit with romantic, dainty blooms of every variety appearing across fingertips.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 June 2026
  • The refined style features dainty straps throughout.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Autonomy can absorb repetitive, lower-value, or cognitively demanding tasks so crews can focus on judgment, decision-making, and mission execution – the things humans still do best.
    Tim Burns, Fortune, 9 June 2026
  • The fuchsia tone is, of course, the most attention-demanding, and black is always a safe bet—especially for more formal events.
    Alexandra Malmed, InStyle, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • Salads and tropical fruits are served in wooden bowls, there are 10 different varieties of breads, and the charcuterie selection of meats and cheeses will impress even the most discriminating French guests.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.
    Christian Wiman, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2021
  • However, finical institution Citi is the official presale credit card of the headliner engagements, and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets a week earlier, from Tuesday, May 18 at 10AM PST to Sunday, May 23 at 10 PM PST through the Citi Entertainment program.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 13 May 2021
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“Ultrafastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ultrafastidious. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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