hyperfastidious

adjective

Definition of hyperfastidiousnext
as in ultrafastidious

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  1. fastidious
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. finicky
  5. dainty
  6. picky
  7. discriminating
  8. choosy
Adjective
  • No — your daughter is being overly fastidious, as daughters sometimes are.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
  • The labs of the Middle East have never been as fastidious as the Bulgarian ones were about copying captagon.
    Ed Caesar, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of fastidious
Adjective
  • The board says the standard has driven major changes in the state’s fuel market — in particular, the rapid adoption of renewable diesel made from vegetable oil.
    Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • One particular viral trend that the app can’t seem to shake?
    Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • Also seed rounds in U.S. fintech are set to drop another 24% year over year, signaling a pivot toward highly selective, high-potential investments, according to the bank.
    Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Of course, still under our policy, our strategy that has been since very, very selective.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • We’re blessed this week with two crew nights out and a guest being finicky about drink garnishes.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • That’s when an oven thermometer becomes an essential kitchen tool for making sure your most finicky baked goods or your holiday dinner’s main course comes out correctly and on time.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of finicky
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
Adjective
  • Americans are not only picky about what goes between the slices of bread in a sandwich.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • Both have kid’s menus with five options for picky eaters.
    Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of picky
Adjective
  • Consumers have become more discriminating, and are passing on some higher-price purchases while seeking out cheaper alternatives.
    Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024
  • Never restricted by arbitrary price points or dealer demands, Wilson hand-built the best speakers from his workshop in Provo, Utah, for the most discriminating audio enthusiasts in the world.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2024
Definition of discriminating
Adjective
  • As the consumer gets increasingly choosy , Ma said Costco is also a preferable play because of its focus on value.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Despite some recent sales shortfalls, Signet has been effectively navigating a highly price-promotional retail landscape where consumers have become increasingly choosy.
    David Moin, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of choosy
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