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
Poor weight gain or growth Irritability, especially during or after feeding
Coughing while feeding
Symptoms in Older Children
EoE symptoms may wrongly be linked to picky eating or other gastrointestinal problems as children grow.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to multiple indoor play areas, water slides, lazy rivers, and soaking tubs, most Great Wolf resorts also have an outdoor pool area and loads of dining options to satisfy even picky eaters.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Having a family of nine means sometimes preparing meals in large quantities is necessary, and being a picky eater isn’t really an option.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 24 Jan. 2025
In addition to multiple indoor play areas, water slides, lazy rivers, and soaking tubs, most Great Wolf resorts also have an outdoor pool area and loads of dining options to satisfy even picky eaters.
—Jean Chen Smith, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Having a family of nine means sometimes preparing meals in large quantities is necessary, and being a picky eater isn’t really an option.
—Katie Mannion, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
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For evolutionary biologists, this opens new windows into the past—one that compels us to reexamine the processes and selective pressures that gave rise to flight, refined locomotion and ultimately, the unparalleled diversity of birds today.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Adams’s lawyers did not even file a court motion to dismiss the case on selective prosecution grounds; such a motion would have been frivolous.—
The Editors,
National Review,
21 Feb. 2025
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As the consumer gets increasingly choosy , Ma said Costco is also a preferable play because of its focus on value.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2024
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Despite some recent sales shortfalls, Signet has been effectively navigating a highly price-promotional retail landscape where consumers have become increasingly choosy.—
David Moin,
WWD,
1 Oct. 2024
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So, see ya, thirsty lawns and farewell, finicky flowers!—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2025
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Some wireless pads are finicky, with the phone needing to be in a perfect spot to catch a charge.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Under Jones’ careful direction, the Bulldogs do not beat themselves.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Effective brainstorming sessions require careful planning and prep.—
Nora Herting,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In the Jungfrau Ski Region skiers get the perfect mix of easy and challenging slopes, nice mountain hut restaurants and aprés ski on the downhill runs and in Grindelwald Terminal.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Devonte Ross, who surpassed 1,000 yards at Troy in 2024, and Kyron Hudson, who had some nice moments at USC but was never one of the top receivers on the team in four seasons.—
Antonio Morales,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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If all that seems too fussy, remember that there's always no-bake cheesecakes.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Healy initially comes across as a well-meaning older boss, if a bit fussy and defensive, and her comically compliant assistant Sandra (Ashlyn Lozano) takes her own notes during the meeting, with her back to much of the audience.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Pryce plays the persnickety headmaster who prefers to keep politics outside the school walls.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2024
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Kurkdjian’s policies as head of the department reflect both a persnickety attention to detail and an obsession with creative autonomy.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2024
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Economists say the country’s policies, and its social norms, discourage women in particular from working more.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Seattle has a particular knack for bringing up two-way midfielders, with Josh Atencio (who was traded to Colorado), Danny Leyva and Vargas all contributing to their run to the 2024 Western Conference final.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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