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1
as in demanding
hard to please
a choosy dog who refuses all but the fanciest food
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2
as in selective
tending to select carefully
a choosy man when it came to clothes for the office
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Recent Examples of choosy
But with limited budgets and already-bloated tech stacks, decision makers are becoming progressively choosy when evaluating new investments or which ones to rationalize.
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Toby Carrington, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
But as consumers prove increasingly choosy, that is changing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
These were once common elements of most people’s diets; until relatively recently in human history, our ancestors could not afford to be so choosy.
—Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 8 May 2023
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Toby Carrington, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
But as consumers prove increasingly choosy, that is changing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
These were once common elements of most people’s diets; until relatively recently in human history, our ancestors could not afford to be so choosy.
—Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 8 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
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Some squirrels at California’s college campuses have become infamous among students for their demanding behavior, even winning student elections, but they’ve never been seen hunting smaller rodents on such a widespread scale.Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Watch it here, with a warning about his language: Season 2 will delve deeper into the personal and professional lives of NHL stars, offering viewers a 360-degree view of their lives both on and off the ice and sacrifice required to excel in one of the world’s most demanding sports.Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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In this context, luxury spenders are particularly selective.Mimosa Spencer, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Even if Beijing is selective in issuing threats and imposing restrictions, taking action against some U.S. partners but not others, the same chill will be running through capitals across the world, from Brussels to New Delhi.Daniel H. Rosen, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
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Houston has a nice mixture of young players with some star-level veterans, all working together toward a common goal.David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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Benoit had five hits and a nice recovery from behind the net to deflect a pass headed right to Aliaksei Protas.Omar White, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Some tropicals are more picky about needing good airflow than others, which determines how the enclosure is lidded to keep humidity in while avoiding stagnation.Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
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Both headsets are quite picky about where the lenses are relative to your eyes.Andrew Williams, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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In those first two games in particular, Hall and Bedard were menacingly circling the offensive zone during sustained pressure as Bertuzzi staked out his usual spot down low.Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Shutdowns vary in scope and length, and calculating the cost of any particular shutdown is complicated.Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
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In the eastern sky before sunrise, a stunning tableau of three celestial objects will appear: Jupiter rising below a delicate, 7%-lit waning crescent moon, with Venus above.Jamie Carter, Space.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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Garden soirees are a popular summer get-together where guests can dine alfresco over decadent desserts and delicate floral arrangements.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Dec. 2024
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Going slowly and applying heat with a hair dryer can help reduce the risk of damage, but the difficulty of this process is a solid reason to be careful with your installation.Simon Hill, WIRED, 27 Dec. 2024
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Identifying ground zero for the advent of Dengue Fever can be tricky, but careful research has identified Aquarius Records in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District as the primary origin of the infectiously melodic band.Andrew Gilbert, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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