overdemanding

adjective

Definition of overdemandingnext
as in demanding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdemanding
  1. demanding
  2. particular
  3. selective
  4. discriminating
  5. fastidious
  6. exacting
  7. picky
  8. dainty
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
  • People shopping for an electric truck in particular have a lot of options, including the Ford F-150 Lightning, Chevy Silverado EV, GMC Hummer and Sierra EVs, and Rivian R1T. But the Cybertruck is outselling all of those options, according to Tesla.
    Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 16 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of particular
Adjective
  • On tariffs, for instance, he’s seen as being more measured, favoring them only on a selective basis, compared to Trump’s blunt, across the board proposal of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on goods from China.
    Joe Moglia, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Where once overnight ratings were a brutal greenlight grading system, now networks can spin success stories and obfuscate flops using selective streaming figures.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of selective
Adjective
  • Perhaps audiences aren't so much bored with superhero movies as becoming more discriminating in their choices.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
  • 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
Definition of discriminating
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
  • 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
  • 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
  • African violets aren’t that picky about temperature, but they should be sheltered from drafty windows, air conditioning units, and heaters.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of picky
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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