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Adjective
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So one person who has also been pretty locked into one particular media path, pretty much his whole life is our guest this week on the show.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026 -
This is a particular problem for Task-Ambience air conditioning (TAAC) systems.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Despite its heavy premise, the movie also has absurdities, among them Conan O’Brien as a judgmental, prissy therapist.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Dec. 2025
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Albee's 1962 play won a Tony Award, and would have also won a Pulitzer Prize for drama, if the prissy trustees of Columbia University hadn't overruled the jury.—
Jim Higgins,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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Last year’s boxing boot trend set the stage for a more prim and polished throwback in 2026.—
Shelby Ying Hyde,
Refinery29,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her character, a prim lawyer with a perfect ponytail named Kim Wexler, was initially meant to provide Bob Odenkirk’s Jimmy, a character spun off from Breaking Bad, with someone to confide in.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Amazon has hundreds of budget-friendly capsule wardrobe pieces that are perfect for finicky winter-to-spring weather.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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There’s too much little finicky detail.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Which is curious in a politician—especially one so fastidious in other respects.—
Maya Singer,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
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Under her fastidious eye, Hermès became known for more than silk scarves and Birkins, establishing itself as a purveyor of outerwear, leatherwear, knitwear, and shirting.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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The pair boasts a dainty Mary Jane silhouette and statement, outfit-making color.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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While a chunky choker doesn’t necessarily need to be layered to make a statement, heed the call of more metal by styling it with some longer, dainty necklaces.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Be choosy about compost and soil amendments.—
Dr. Avishesh Neupane,
Hartford Courant,
7 Feb. 2026
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Being choosy right now builds your overall financial freedom.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The finical, fanatical, reciprocal chiselling of mind and matter.—
Christian Wiman,
The New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2021
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However, finical institution Citi is the official presale credit card of the headliner engagements, and Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets a week earlier, from Tuesday, May 18 at 10AM PST to Sunday, May 23 at 10 PM PST through the Citi Entertainment program.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
13 May 2021
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“Niminy-piminy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niminy-piminy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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