1
as in choosey
hard to please
a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish
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as in selective
tending to select carefully
she's picky, but she always finds the best quality in fresh meat and fish
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Recent Examples of picky
On the first day, my picky and very spoiled cats played with it for three hours straight.
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Wired, Wired News, 10 July 2025
What to look for in quality grain-free cat food
Single-protein sources are usually the best options for picky eaters.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
But not all members of the Curry crew are down to eat whatever, whenever — there’s one who is a particularly picky eater.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 22 June 2025
The Perks of Free Kids Meals for Parents Omni’s new summer offer puts a spotlight on the pain points of traveling with picky eaters.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
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Wired, Wired News, 10 July 2025
What to look for in quality grain-free cat food
Single-protein sources are usually the best options for picky eaters.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025
But not all members of the Curry crew are down to eat whatever, whenever — there’s one who is a particularly picky eater.
—Emily Rella, People.com, 22 June 2025
The Perks of Free Kids Meals for Parents Omni’s new summer offer puts a spotlight on the pain points of traveling with picky eaters.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
Adjective
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Canada, by contrast, has built a system that admits large numbers of immigrants but is selective in doing so.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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Shoppers are more selective than ever with their discretionary dollars, and Stitch Fix’s $20 styling fee can feel unnecessary when customers can purchase many of the same items the retailer offers right off the rack and directly from the brand.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While tariffs may lead to consumers being more choosy, Link said the overall macroeconomic picture still looks positive, bolstered by lower interest rates, a steady job market and strong consumer savings.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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And by that time in her career, Salonga could be choosy.—
Robert Ito,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The machines — hulking, finicky steel beasts — date to the early 1940s.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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The new process works well enough, but the reader can be finicky.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 July 2025
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Navigating this revolution responsibly requires careful policy, support for adaptation and a focus on using technology to benefit people.—
Vaibhav Dani,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Be careful when handling debris that may have blown into your yard.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is a blended family about to be formed, as well as a blending of cultures within that family that was nice to see.—
Katie Grant,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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Viewing records make for nice headlines but wider distribution also mean big business.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There’s no need to boil a kettle in an already stuffy kitchen, no fussy pour-over rituals, no expensive machinery or pods to purchase, and, surprisingly, no specialized cold-brew equipment required.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Clad primarily in glass, Ascent is unnecessarily fussy in its articulation with a few too many nips and tucks in its plan.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
27 July 2025
Adjective
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But Wilson is in his comfort zone as ever with Anderson, playing Francis’s persnickety dedication to the trip’s itinerary with his typical generosity.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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What would the notoriously persnickety Corbitt say about those bold additions?—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Many items are selling fast in particular colors, and some are retiring once they’re sold out.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The deal comes amid a broader expansion of defense spending worldwide, with European powers in particular looking to wean themselves off US dependence.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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