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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This is a nice improvement, though short of Apple's 10-hour estimate.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Women can wear a nice top and skirt, a knee-length or midi dress, or a suit.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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These can take many forms, including internal (continuation funds), or secondary firms for LPs (buying a full stake) or GPs (to sell particular positions).—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The Red Sox turned two smooth double plays to help Houck out of some potentially problematic innings, and Bregman in particular made some difficult plays at third base look easy.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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My 23-year-old BMW received the same careful attention as my brand new premium cars, and the PURE PPF now provides it with those same protective, anti-aging benefits. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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By reducing latency and enabling real-time decision-making, these systems ensure that city services remain nimble under the most demanding conditions.—
Cathy Hackl,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Everest's unpredictable weather and difficult breathing conditions make this one of the most physically and mentally demanding climbs in the world.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In stark comparison to Cuisinart’s fussy components, the Breville has an easy-to-lock design.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe 32 of 32 Apple Crisp Less fussy than an apple pie but just as delicious, this crisp captures all the warm-spiced flavors of fall in one baking dish.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 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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Modernized guestrooms with a quasi Victorian feel While the Del’s public spaces and façade required fastidious attention to the hotel’s historic heritage, that’s not so much a priority when updating the décor of the Victorian’s guestrooms, said Marshall.—
Lori Weisberg,
The Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Several years ago, a pair of fastidious geographers attempted to conduct a census of islands, putting the global total at 5,675, if by island one means a body of land, larger than ten square kilometers but smaller than a continent, encircled by water.—
Donovan Hohn,
Harper's Magazine,
2 July 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
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“Fussbudgety.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussbudgety. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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