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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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Of those, 22 fiction features and 17 documentaries were backed through selective schemes, with another 11 fiction features and two documentaries backed by the Film Production Incentive scheme.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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This selective approach ensures that every new location enhances the brand’s prestige rather than diluting it.—
Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq.,
Forbes,
16 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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But there are many other types of ferns that are much less finicky indoors, including lemon button fern, crocodile fern, and bird’s nest fern.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2025
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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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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
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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
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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
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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 9 Feb. 2025.
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