hyperfastidious

Definition of hyperfastidiousnext

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Adjective
  • The irony is that in not trying to pass muster with more conservative theatergoers (and their fastidious institutional guardians), playwrights have been winning over not just critics but also formerly squeamish artistic directors and perennially nervous Broadway producers.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Diana was fastidious about controlling her narrative.
    Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • The 5-star analyst highlighted that Pinterest has delivered double-digit global user growth for ten consecutive quarters, with his May data analysis indicating particular momentum in the second quarter of 2026.
    TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • And Freddie becomes a bag man for the civil rights movement, and the Rumford Act in particular.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • While varsity teams are part of the official National Collegiate Athletic Association program, and as such are highly selective and university-funded, club teams are student-run, relying on fundraising and fees and offer far less exposure.
    Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Despite taking cost-saving actions, including a selective hiring freeze for non-uniformed positions, overtime restrictions, spending reductions, and travel suspensions, General Fund expenses still outpace revenue.
    Briauna Brown, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Adjective
  • The idea of apps like Partiful are to eliminate the need for finicky email threads and groupchats with a bunch of unknown numbers by instead putting all the info – guest list, event details and photos – in one place.
    Rachel Hale, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • Part of the problem is that, outside of their tenants’ pleas, landlords face neither any real pressure nor any legal requirement to install shutters and ceiling fans; even owners who want to do so are thwarted by recalcitrant co-op boards or finicky historic-preservation reviews.
    Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • The teensy blueberries, dainty scalloped edges, and slender bows give off a sweet, romantic energy.
    Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • The fluffy blooms on mimosa trees (Albizia julibrissin) look pretty in pink, but don’t be fooled by their dainty appearance.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
Adjective
  • McLaughlin admits that years of parenting picky eaters helped inspire the central idea behind the project.
    Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • Lemon balm is not particularly picky about soil but needs good drainage to return after winter, which is most likely in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 3-7.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
Adjective
  • But this would require a more discriminating choice of clients, to avoid aiding wars like Saudi Arabia’s brutal campaign in Yemen or Israel’s mass slaughter in Gaza.
    William Hartung, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
  • Special effects were progressing with varying results, but intelligent storytelling was leading the charge as viewers became more discriminating.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Being choosy about that content is key.
    Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
    Emma Ashe, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
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“Hyperfastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperfastidious. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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