1
as in choosey
hard to please
a picky cat who would only eat one particular kind of food, and only if it was served in his special dish
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as in selective
tending to select carefully
she's picky, but she always finds the best quality in fresh meat and fish
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Recent Examples of picky
Then there are cautionary tales like the one in which a boy gets his fingers cut off for being a picky eater—stories about cause and effect, separation from loved ones, stealing, and death.
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Focus on Food Options Teens can be picky eaters, so plan meals that cater to their preferences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Crunch and size are the highlights, and the sauce packs enough punch to satisfy my picky palate.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
Focus on Food Options Teens can be picky eaters, so plan meals that cater to their preferences.
—Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Here are three cookie recipes that are likely to please even the pickiest eater on your Christmas list.
—Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 18 Dec. 2024
Crunch and size are the highlights, and the sauce packs enough punch to satisfy my picky palate.
—Justin L. MacK, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
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Additionally, the 2% growth in applications to the most selective institutions (those with admit rates below 25%) was substantially lower than the 8-9% growth seen by institutions that were less selective.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Professor Philip Cohen of the University of Maryland explained in his analysis that Millennials and Generation X are more selective than previous generations, often choosing to marry later in life.—
Janae Bowens,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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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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On the downside, motion duck decoys are expensive and some of them are finicky in field conditions.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024
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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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There are nice details throughout like a walk-in closet in the primary and built-in custom bookshelves in the living room.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
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The tip is $21,000, which is nice but not amazing, especially given all the dietary restrictions.—
Emma Soren,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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But the fussy, restrictive stuff that takes a lot to figure out how to wear is just not happening.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
18 Dec. 2024
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Compared with the fussy mechanics, the electronics were a breeze to construct.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Jan. 2025
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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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Vogue Italia’s head of editorial content, Francesca Ragazzi, is a particular fan of the snuggly staple, styling her slouchy aviator option with everything from luxe leather skirts to chunky knitwear.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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In particular, options are the instrument of choice to hedge exposure to volatile instruments and execute simple alpha generating strategies like a carry trade.—
Javier Paz,
Forbes,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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