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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
predictably, the kids riding in the back were fussy passengers, always asking "Are we there yet?"
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as in finicky
hard to please
cats have a well-deserved reputation for being fussy eaters
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a fussy teacher who reads through papers two and even three times before issuing a grade
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the room, with its rococo furniture and its overabundance of knickknacks, is just too fussy for my taste
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Recent Examples of fussy
Sullivan added that the newborns even soothe each other if one of them is fussy.
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Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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
Next up was a round of oysters—fresh and flavorful, with a classic tangy and bright mignonette that wasn’t overly fussy or produced.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Charmaine Patterson, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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
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
Next up was a round of oysters—fresh and flavorful, with a classic tangy and bright mignonette that wasn’t overly fussy or produced.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
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That iconic scene—which took place on the corner of 52nd and Lex—is from Billy Wilder’s 1955 comedy The Seven Year Itch, about a restless husband (Tom Ewell) ensorcelled by a neighboring blond (Monroe, of course).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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His output is alluded to in the film’s atmospheric credit sequence, in which a restless, scratchy charcoal pencil attacks white paper, the claustrophobia of which is intensified by the director’s intimate use of Academy ratio.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2025
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But there are many other types of ferns that are much less finicky indoors, including lemon button fern, crocodile fern, and bird’s nest fern.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some houseplants are finicky about humidity, but African violets are usually content with standard household humidity levels.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2025
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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Bass has employed a more careful and conciliatory tone.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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The yacht manages to feel palatial and opulent, without the overdone, stuffy feeling that sometimes goes hand in hand with ornate styling.—
Katia Damborsky,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Staff and alumni of Harris' operation stuffed themselves into the ornate room.—
Michael Collins,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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By the end, Liverpool’s players seemed tired and Klopp was irritable, clearly in need of a rest.—
Simon Hughes,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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The trio’s sixth record is charmingly irritable in both of its moods: hopped up on fluffy coffee while cracking baseball jokes, or dragging out downbeats and lamenting power structures to goad listeners with mounting anticipation.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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He is known for his meticulous attention to detail and inventive use of textures and layering, with an architectural approach to minimalism, all with a sportswear bent.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
25 Jan. 2025
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The process of excavation, identification, and DNA matching is meticulous and complex, requiring advanced scientific expertise and relentless determination.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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Some parents are nervous to send their kids back to the center, given the air quality concerns and its proximity to the burn area.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Ellie is nervous, and so naturally, her dead lesbian aunt manifests as an unwanted spiritual gay guide.—
Sadie Collins,
Them,
24 Jan. 2025
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