as in nice
hard to please
my fussbudgety aunt wouldn't even consider a B and B without private baths
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussbudgety
Adjective
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In this chicken noodle casserole, the pasta is perfectly cooked and creamy, with bits of chicken adding a nice bite and different texture.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025 -
The physical edition even includes a full-color manual like the good old days, which is a nice touch.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One fire unit in particular specialized in collapsed structures.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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Black women in particular have been using tools like flexi rods for generations.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But the discussion around Golden this season has been muted, strained and careful all the way to the end, Monday’s dramatic 65-63 comeback win against Houston to seize the title.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Many target companies use different software and services—Google vs. Microsoft, on-premise vs. cloud, etc. Unraveling and consolidating these technologies is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution.—
David Van Ronk,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Scene-stealing comedic parts in the Pitch Perfect franchise and on series like Modern Family led to more physically demanding opportunities in series like The Righteous Gemstones.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Here’s a brief comparison between top programs in the United States and the United Kingdom: • U.S. Programs (e.g., Wharton, Kellogg): These are typically two years long with frequent in-person sessions; these programs offer an immersive but demanding experience.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like most of Julia's recipes, the flavors are rich and balanced without any fussy ingredients or special tools.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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And Mitchell is perfectly cast in a role seemingly built to suit his usual fussy, pedantic schtick.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Pro-Ject removes this finicky process with a new Automat model.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
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At one point, a pre-recorded announcement interrupted Jane Fonda’s lifetime achievement award acceptance speech, and several presenters, such as Andrew Scott and Adam Brody, had to deal with finicky microphones.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Roose is right that Apple is, to put it mildly, a fastidious creator of consumer products.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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After a year of fastidious planning, a microscopic sample of the ultra-rare radioactive element berkelium arrived at a Berkeley Lab.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Detroit Red Wings can’t afford to be picky right now.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Arguably not, as the optical quality here is similar, and the lenses are similarly picky about head positioning, which is improved in the standard Quest 3. Follow me on Twitter.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Fussbudgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussbudgety. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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