as in careful
hard to please
cats have a reputation for being finicky eaters
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Recent Examples of finicky
Its rough edges–finicky combat, cumbersome controls, and weirdly hidden items–add charm.
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Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
In a home in Park City, Utah, for instance, the firm installed solid white quartz counters that are nearly indestructible, but used more finicky Calacatta Arabescato marble with dramatic swirls of gray for the backsplash.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The plant will move indoors again in a few short months and the stress of growing inground and then back into a container in the fall can be harrowing for finicky poinsettias.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
The ingredient is also responsible for stimulating collagen production and works well when paired with other finicky ingredients like retinol.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
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Matt Gardner, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
In a home in Park City, Utah, for instance, the firm installed solid white quartz counters that are nearly indestructible, but used more finicky Calacatta Arabescato marble with dramatic swirls of gray for the backsplash.
—Tim McKeough, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
The plant will move indoors again in a few short months and the stress of growing inground and then back into a container in the fall can be harrowing for finicky poinsettias.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2024
The ingredient is also responsible for stimulating collagen production and works well when paired with other finicky ingredients like retinol.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 30 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for finicky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finicky
Adjective
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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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Leopold cautioned immigrants of any religious, national or ethnic background to be careful traveling.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And finally, with the Bulls, Chicago would get a nice asset in Randle to help continue their rebuild.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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The wide range of neutral-ish shades is a nice departure from the glittery brights already in your makeup bag.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Florida, in particular, has some of the highest rates of foreclosure starts and fillings.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
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
Adjective
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Children with the virus may be fussy, sleepy throughout the day and cry without tears.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
7 Jan. 2025
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Most cats are usually fussy eaters, but one named Mr. Lime recently went viral for snacking on a very unusual food, which has left internet users puzzled.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Despite all your best intentions, the regular gym sessions, the fastidious meal prepping, the scroll-free bedtimes, and the lunchtime walks have fallen by the wayside.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
30 Jan. 2025
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Burton — a fastidious fashion technician prized for dramatic tailoring and intricate, yet empowering dresses — is to show her first collections for Givenchy during Paris Fashion Week in March.—
Miles Socha,
WWD,
3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
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But since his accident, Edwards has dedicated his life to exploration, already completing more physically demanding challenges than most do in a lifetime.—
Amy Woodyatt,
CNN,
31 Jan. 2025
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Influencing Average Daily Step Count Younger adults and those with physically demanding jobs may naturally accumulate more steps throughout the day than older adults or individuals with sedentary occupations.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Finicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finicky. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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