as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Honda is also working to reduce the indirect costs of production, including power consumption even though the necessary temperature of building as solid-state batteries are less finicky during production (and usage).
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Jake Lingeman, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Mauritian women, a renewable source of cheap labor, might be trained to do the finicky work of drilling holes into jewels for luxury watches.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Target missed the mark, while Walmart nailed it — a difference that partly comes down to bargain-hungry customers’ finicky appetites for nonessentials, analysts say.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
The joystick works fine, but the double-tap gesture to switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes can be a bit finicky.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jake Lingeman, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024
Mauritian women, a renewable source of cheap labor, might be trained to do the finicky work of drilling holes into jewels for luxury watches.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Target missed the mark, while Walmart nailed it — a difference that partly comes down to bargain-hungry customers’ finicky appetites for nonessentials, analysts say.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
The joystick works fine, but the double-tap gesture to switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes can be a bit finicky.
—PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
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Dab with blotting papers to remove excess oil, being careful not to irritate skin.Mark Gurarie, Health, 1 Jan. 2025
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Davies says the aesthetic precision of the film is down to Berger’s careful planning.Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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The gold coloring on the leaves can be striking and offers a nice splash of color on the seemingly endless sea of green that comprises the rest of the low-maintenance houseplant category.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Jan. 2025
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There aren't endless options to choose from, which is nice because subscriptions like these can sometimes be a lot to manage.Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 1 Jan. 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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Focus on Food Options Teens can be picky eaters, so plan meals that cater to their preferences.Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Behind the scenes, President-elect Donald Trump and his top advisers were working to strike a deal with one lawmaker in particular, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas, sources told ABC News.Lauren Peller, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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And there’s an advantage to the county sheriff in particular: nearly all of them are elected officers who are not beholden to other officials, even blue-state governors, many of whom have shown a willingness to work with Trump anyway.Jessica Pishko, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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Compared with the fussy mechanics, the electronics were a breeze to construct.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2025
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This is something to watch out for in children and the elderly in particular — children may not produce tears when crying, or be unusually fussy or sleepy, if they are dehydrated.Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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George Washington was fastidious about rejecting monarchy, restricting the power of the executive, and establishing the rule of law.Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Moises’s photographs catalogue the workings of a vast state-security apparatus: a cutting tool used to torment prisoners; the fastidious filing systems of the torturers.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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Two of the judges on the D.C. Circuit applied strict scrutiny, the highest and most demanding form of judicial review, and said the government satisfied that standard.Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Consumers are more demanding than ever, seeking true desirability, hyper-personalization, sustainability and seamless omnichannel experiences.Jill Standish, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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