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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
predictably, the kids riding in the back were fussy passengers, always asking "Are we there yet?"
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as in finicky
hard to please
cats have a well-deserved reputation for being fussy eaters
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a fussy teacher who reads through papers two and even three times before issuing a grade
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the room, with its rococo furniture and its overabundance of knickknacks, is just too fussy for my taste
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Recent Examples of fussy
The Marantz Horizon and its larger sibling, the Marantz Grand Horizon, are two luxurious wireless speakers aimed at fussy listeners who want great sound and some timeless design that will be a talking point in whichever setting they are used.
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Designers traditionally present themselves in public as preening demigods or fussy, difficult eccentrics, but neither is the vibe that Porte Jacquemus gives off.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Admittedly, some kinds of preserves can feel a bit fussy, particularly if the goal is shelf-stable pickles, jams, or tomato purées that can last at room temperature for years.
—Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
Chef Christophe Hay oversees an open kitchen that deploys elegant dishes that don’t feel fussy.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
Designers traditionally present themselves in public as preening demigods or fussy, difficult eccentrics, but neither is the vibe that Porte Jacquemus gives off.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
Admittedly, some kinds of preserves can feel a bit fussy, particularly if the goal is shelf-stable pickles, jams, or tomato purées that can last at room temperature for years.
—Alex Testere, Saveur, 9 Oct. 2024
Chef Christophe Hay oversees an open kitchen that deploys elegant dishes that don’t feel fussy.
—Rosecrans Baldwin, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
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If motion isolation is a priority, look for a mattress that has features that help minimize motion transfer and reduce sleep disturbances if one partner is restless or active throughout the night.Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
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This subconscious alertness can lead to lighter and more restless sleep, known as unihemispheric slow-wave sleep.Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
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We’re blessed this week with two crew nights out and a guest being finicky about drink garnishes.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s when an oven thermometer becomes an essential kitchen tool for making sure your most finicky baked goods or your holiday dinner’s main course comes out correctly and on time.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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The discovery reveals the ornate way that Romans decorated their homes.Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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An open hallway outside Dengel’s office overlooks the library’s main floor and is flanked by an ornate brass railing.David Owen, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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On Monday, after Rodgers and former head coach Robert Saleh had spent several months bickering over topics such as unexcused absences and cadence, the irritable quarterback won out again.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
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Within a couple of weeks of wearing the buds, my ears stopped having the irritable side effects.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 3 Oct. 2024
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Americans are not only picky about what goes between the slices of bread in a sandwich.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Both have kid’s menus with five options for picky eaters.Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
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After all, marketing and accounting are often seen as having opposite functions—the former dealing with creating work and the latter with meticulous number crunching.Vlad Rusz, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This is a mere bit of history touched upon in The Art of Gracie, the latest volume narrated by family members who have overseen the meticulous manufacturing methods true to their business.Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bucks that seem alert and nervous — look for twitchy ears and a constantly bobbing head — are more likely to detect you movement and are also more likely to duck arrows.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Voters interviewed at polling sites described losing sleep and waking up early, nervous and worried over who would win the election.Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussy. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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