as in careful
hard to please
he is very fastidious about how he arranges his music collection, and woe to anyone who dares to mess around with it
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Recent Examples of fastidious
On the other hand, if the EU is being hit with billions in tariffs, then a view in Europe could develop that poor treatment from the U.S. requires being fastidious about Pillar Two rules.
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Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.
—Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Durrell’s definition—a little world surrounded by the sea—is superior to the one proposed by the fastidious geographers.
—Donovan Hohn, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
Despite all your best intentions, the regular gym sessions, the fastidious meal prepping, the scroll-free bedtimes, and the lunchtime walks have fallen by the wayside.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
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Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Feb. 2025
Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.
—Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
Durrell’s definition—a little world surrounded by the sea—is superior to the one proposed by the fastidious geographers.
—Donovan Hohn, Harper's Magazine, 2 July 2024
Despite all your best intentions, the regular gym sessions, the fastidious meal prepping, the scroll-free bedtimes, and the lunchtime walks have fallen by the wayside.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidious
Adjective
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Rendering animal fat requires careful heating and purification to remove impurities.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
WIRED,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The sound quality is crisp and full-bodied, with a nice bass punch, and the Immersive Audio feature adds a fun, spatial touch to your listening.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Reflecting the pervasive textural rtw trends were more tactile luxe materials; patent, python, and eel skin in particular.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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One track in particular even predated both songs altogether.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But our biggest gripe with the classic Cuisinart design is how finicky these elements can be.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rapley also claims that children who are baby-led, rather than spoon-fed, become less finicky eaters.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For the two musical interludes, Gaga was at her most exacting and confrontational.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ko enters this week with 22 victories and as only the 25th player to earn the requisite 27 points in arguably the most exacting Hall of Fame qualification system in sports.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Pitt’s birth scene was not real, but lots of effort went into creating the elaborate and meticulous scene with the help of the visual effects team.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
14 Mar. 2025
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Each space is crafted with meticulous attention to acoustics and sightlines to ensure every performance feels intimate and immersive.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan Pryce plays the persnickety headmaster who prefers to keep politics outside the school walls.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2024
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Kurkdjian’s policies as head of the department reflect both a persnickety attention to detail and an obsession with creative autonomy.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2024
Adjective
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Sure, a comfy booth and a great kids’ menu may be enough to keep picky eaters pleased.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2025
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Walsh’s shot deflected in off an SI defender, but at that point in the game, Mitty wasn’t picky.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Fastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidious. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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