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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitpicky
Adjective
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The Detroit Red Wings can’t afford to be picky right now.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025 -
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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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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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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Viewers who haven’t recently engaged with a particular channel will no longer receive push notifications as part of the experiment, though notifications will still be available via the notification inbox in the YouTube app.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
29 Mar. 2025
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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
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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For years, he’s been a discerning voice that’s helped shape the cultural conversation from inside the glossy pages of GQ as an editor.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
17 Mar. 2025
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Brands that prioritize ethical AI will not only build user trust but also gain a competitive edge in an increasingly discerning marketplace.—
Tina Gada,
Forbes,
4 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
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“Nitpicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitpicky. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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