as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Throw in some rain or a finicky fax machine, and the whole process felt downright prehistoric compared to today’s online convenience.
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David Boice, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The result is a five-star fun palace oozing maximalist glee that doesn’t skimp on finicky details.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Hydrangeas can be a bit finicky and may take a few weeks to months to settle in.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
But the finicky weather usually makes for a shorter window.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
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David Boice, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The result is a five-star fun palace oozing maximalist glee that doesn’t skimp on finicky details.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Hydrangeas can be a bit finicky and may take a few weeks to months to settle in.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 31 May 2025
But the finicky weather usually makes for a shorter window.
—Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
Adjective
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However, later in the day, be careful about jumping to conclusions when dealing with others.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The takeaway: Be careful about triggering too many credit inquiries.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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And, the embroidery on the pillowcases adds a nice touch.—
Shalwah Evans,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The units also vary in shape: the cube is nice for nightstands, while the wider grand size works well on large dressers.—
Jamie Fischer,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 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
Adjective
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The Perks of Free Kids Meals for Parents Omni’s new summer offer puts a spotlight on the pain points of traveling with picky eaters.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
7 July 2025
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In Materialists, Lee plays Trevor, one of Lucy's more picky clients whose entire dating criteria revolves around finding a woman who's fit and has a BMI under 20.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
Adjective
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That’s not the fault of Boll & Branch, that is just how this particular cotton weave works.—
Jessica Hartshorn,
Flow Space,
14 July 2025
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This particular pain is never returned to—not in these terms.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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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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This is true of people who don’t bathe and also people who are fastidious about bathing and douse themselves in cologne, and everyone else in between.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Aside from Howard Hughes, Enzo Ferrari was Mann’s white whale: a fastidious man who was excellent at his job and attempted to bury—yet was consumed by—overwhelming emotional torment.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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These jobs are highly demanding, but they are considered part-time under the city charter.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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Once upon a time, the leadership style of a college coach was simple: intense, demanding, rigid, focused on detail and motivating with more stick than carrot.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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