as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
One Amazon shopper said the elastic waist made this easy to put on without finicky buttons, praising the quality and midi length.
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
The video highlighted just how finicky cats can be about their food, a behavior that actually has deep evolutionary roots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, Bluetooth pairing remains a bit finicky.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2024
Wrist injuries are notoriously finicky for recovering hitters and there’s no telling just how much time Edman will need to adjust to major-league settings.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
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Kelsey Glennon, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2024
The video highlighted just how finicky cats can be about their food, a behavior that actually has deep evolutionary roots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
On the flip side, Bluetooth pairing remains a bit finicky.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2024
Wrist injuries are notoriously finicky for recovering hitters and there’s no telling just how much time Edman will need to adjust to major-league settings.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 8 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
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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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Scharffen Berger 70% Cacao Bittersweet Dark Chocolate: A nice snap and melt here, but tasters said there was an acrid quality that gave it an unpleasant finish.Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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It's made of recycled plastic bottles, and its straps have a nice rubbery grip to keep it on your shoulders.Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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These items don’t just fit my very picky aesthetic, though — most are totally functional, too.Neha Tandon, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, the family is quickly learning Ryobi is a bit picky.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The skin loses some of that ability with age, however, leaving older adults at particular risk of vitamin D deficiency—a situation compounded by the fact that many seniors don't spend lots of time outside and may not eat many foods containing vitamin D, Mason says.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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In particular, people who are pregnant and no longer able to safely lie on their belly should avoid it, as well as folks who’ve recently gotten abdominal surgery, Dr. Haas says.Christa Sgobba, SELF, 17 Dec. 2024
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This time around, Meghan ditched the trailing over-skirt, the fussy updo, and the pointy shoes for a take that felt cooler and more modern—as well as commendably conscious.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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When selecting one for your child, consider their age and skill level, as intricate, small pieces or fussy details can lead to frustration rather than fun.Elizabeth Kocan, Parents, 21 Nov. 2024
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Even skeptics know the key personality traits of Zodiac signs: Virgos are fastidious, Scorpios can sting, and no matter how much fun Cancers have in the outside world, nothing beats a night in.Pratyush Sarup, Architectural Digest, 14 Dec. 2024
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There is going to be this look about her that’s very neat and clipped and tight and fastidious.Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 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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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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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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