persnicketiness

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for persnicketiness
Noun
  • The script sounds like it was written with underlines for emphasis and no subtlety.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
  • In an era of rampant method dressing, Moore and her longtime stylist Brad Goreski ran a masterclass in subtlety.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Pay extra care in all communications and be an active listener.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 16 Mar. 2025
  • For best results, sort laundry according to material type (towels in one load, delicates in another, paying attention to care instructions) and color. 5.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Climate change is an inconvenient truth that cannot be ignored or denied.
    Anjali Chaudhry, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Middle age usually brings a measure of wisdom, as men cast aside aspirations of youth and come to terms with hard truths.
    Ray Takeyh, National Review, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Persnicketiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/persnicketiness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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