finicking

adjective

ˈfi-ni-kiŋ How to pronounce finicking (audio)
Definition of finickingnext
as in careful
hard to please finicking drinkers will find the bar's trendy cocktails far too sweet

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicking
  1. careful
  2. particular
  3. nice
  4. finicky
  5. exacting
  6. demanding
  7. fastidious
  8. dainty
Adjective
  • From general manager Kyle Davidson on down, the Blackhawks are always careful not to criticize Jones.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • But be careful when scrolling, as the answers are at the end of the article.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of careful
Adjective
  • The use of racial slurs and trash talking, in particular, is becoming increasingly widespread and being normalized on such platforms.
    Mia Taylor, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Understanding The Business Landscape In Your Target Location Finding the right business idea for a particular city or neighborhood requires careful research.
    Raheel Sheikh, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • The Nintendo Switch Lite was a great way to play Switch games on a smaller device, and the Nintendo Switch OLED added a beautiful display and a handful of other nice upgrades.
    Jay Peters, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • The engagement is certainly a nice break from the recent drama in Pats land - after New England’s season finale, the team fired first-year head coach Jerod Mayo, a move that has been heavily criticized by ex-Patriots.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of nice
Adjective
  • Its rough edges–finicky combat, cumbersome controls, and weirdly hidden items–add charm.
    Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
  • The plant will move indoors again in a few short months and the stress of growing inground and then back into a container in the fall can be harrowing for finicky poinsettias.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of finicky
Adjective
  • By his fourth season, the team had a losing record and players were complaining that Bradley was too exacting.
    Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The painter’s attempts to capture reality — so exacting, so careful, so prepared — end in what looks like failure.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Aug. 2024
Definition of exacting
Adjective
  • 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
  • Consumers are more demanding than ever, seeking true desirability, hyper-personalization, sustainability and seamless omnichannel experiences.
    Jill Standish, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of demanding
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • One is a dog, one is a daintier version of Reynolds himself, one is a Lady Deadpool, and another is emblazoned with the green colors and red dragon of the Welsh flag.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 29 July 2024
  • This Diamond Initial Necklace from Sarah O is dainty, beautiful, sparkly, and pairs super well with other pieces.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 10 Jan. 2024
Definition of dainty
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