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Adjective
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But unlike at some jungle retreats, which demand a certain ability to rough it, even the most spider-averse will feel at home here—kids in particular.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Mar. 2026 -
District Attorney Vern Pierson thinks meeting with Denise – in particular – may have been Muller's objective for confessing all along.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As Berenger’s prissy friend Gene, the character who transforms the most during the course of the play, Phillip Taratula changes in both body and soul.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Only on Industry can listening to one’s conscience come off as prissy and weak.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ringwald’s prim, disciplined portrayal adds just the right touch of endearing spunkiness, while McCarthy, fighting with his social demons, is a likable rich kid with character substance.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Mar. 2026
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Watts was polished and prim, outfitted in a strapless drop-waist top, which draped artistically over her matching cigarette trousers.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Printed Jacket Nothing solves finicky spring weather—when mornings are crisp and afternoons turn warm—quite like a khaki trench coat.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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And the rocket powering this mission, the Space Launch System or SLS, is notoriously finicky.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the drop-off locations were strikingly similar—luxury apartment buildings whose vast lobbies were tributes to beige and camel, each housing a blocky reception desk manned by a burly fellow with a fastidious beard.—
Henry Alford,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are fastidious about dropping off and picking up their kids from school, even with their busy royal schedules and a nanny.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For an elevated take, head to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi hotel’s Le Club Bar for a dainty banh mi sliced into bite-sized pieces and served on the finest porcelain.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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Her long blonde hair was styled in a deep side part tucked behind one ear and worn over her shoulder to reveal dainty drop earrings from Garatti comprised of over 5 carats of diamonds.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Investors have grown choosier, and shows are struggling to hit even their minimum capitalizations.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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Coming off a 6-11 season and with limited salary-cap space, the Kansas City Chiefs will have to be choosy when determining which of their free agents to bring back for 2026 and beyond.—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.—
Christian Wiman,
The New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2021
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However, finical institution Citi is the official presale credit card of the headliner engagements, and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets a week earlier, from Tuesday, May 18 at 10AM PST to Sunday, May 23 at 10 PM PST through the Citi Entertainment program.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
13 May 2021
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“Niminy-piminy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niminy-piminy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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