as in picky
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nitpicky
Adjective
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The Detroit Red Wings can’t afford to be picky right now.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025 -
Arguably not, as the optical quality here is similar, and the lenses are similarly picky about head positioning, which is improved in the standard Quest 3. Follow me on Twitter.—
Andrew Williams,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Pro-Ject removes this finicky process with a new Automat model.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2025
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At one point, a pre-recorded announcement interrupted Jane Fonda’s lifetime achievement award acceptance speech, and several presenters, such as Andrew Scott and Adam Brody, had to deal with finicky microphones.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Roose is right that Apple is, to put it mildly, a fastidious creator of consumer products.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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After a year of fastidious planning, a microscopic sample of the ultra-rare radioactive element berkelium arrived at a Berkeley Lab.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like most of Julia's recipes, the flavors are rich and balanced without any fussy ingredients or special tools.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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And Mitchell is perfectly cast in a role seemingly built to suit his usual fussy, pedantic schtick.—
Anne Victoria Clark,
Vulture,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Black women in particular have been using tools like flexi rods for generations.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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One fire unit in particular specialized in collapsed structures.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For the two musical interludes, Gaga was at her most exacting and confrontational.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Ko enters this week with 22 victories and as only the 25th player to earn the requisite 27 points in arguably the most exacting Hall of Fame qualification system in sports.—
Edgar Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These calibers, which have been part of our Manufacture for more than a decade, have been optimized to meet the expectations of the most discerning watch enthusiasts.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Today’s consumers and business partners are more discerning than ever, prioritizing authenticity, reliability, and ethical business practices.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a brief comparison between top programs in the United States and the United Kingdom: • U.S. Programs (e.g., Wharton, Kellogg): These are typically two years long with frequent in-person sessions; these programs offer an immersive but demanding experience.—
Shai Zamanian,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Scene-stealing comedic parts in the Pitch Perfect franchise and on series like Modern Family led to more physically demanding opportunities in series like The Righteous Gemstones.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Nitpicky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nitpicky. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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