as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Rapley also claims that children who are baby-led, rather than spoon-fed, become less finicky eaters.
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
Next, Chioma Nnadi of British Vogue wore a Canadian tuxedo, her double denim look was chic and ideal for finicky weather.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of the ingredients in these cakes are sensitive and finicky, and the different humidity levels in Malaysia compared to the Bay Area had to be taken into consideration.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
While the controls can be finicky, the overall package is just such a steal at this price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
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Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 17 Mar. 2025
Next, Chioma Nnadi of British Vogue wore a Canadian tuxedo, her double denim look was chic and ideal for finicky weather.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 25 Feb. 2025
Many of the ingredients in these cakes are sensitive and finicky, and the different humidity levels in Malaysia compared to the Bay Area had to be taken into consideration.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
While the controls can be finicky, the overall package is just such a steal at this price.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
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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That seems off: Frank Beamer was the nice coach, who never seemed to get in people’s faces.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Oatmeal bath: Soaking in a cool bath that contains colloidal oatmeal, which has anti-inflammatory properties, can also feel nice, Dr. Miller says.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
9 Apr. 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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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
Adjective
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Ed believed in parental intervention after moments of adversity in sports in particular.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
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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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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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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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
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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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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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