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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
Parents of picky eaters may be particularly vulnerable to this kind of marketing.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Rachel wants to create a dinner menu that will please this very picky crowd and ensure everyone hits it off.
—Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
The flavor of Brussels sprouts tends to get stronger and less sweet over time, so for the best experience (and to have the best chance of winning over any picky eaters), aim to eat them within 3 or 4 days.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
For instance, featuring the story of a mother who found the perfect gift for her picky teenager, or a customer who impressed their date with a product, can resonate with potential buyers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
Rachel wants to create a dinner menu that will please this very picky crowd and ensure everyone hits it off.
—Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
The flavor of Brussels sprouts tends to get stronger and less sweet over time, so for the best experience (and to have the best chance of winning over any picky eaters), aim to eat them within 3 or 4 days.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2024
For instance, featuring the story of a mother who found the perfect gift for her picky teenager, or a customer who impressed their date with a product, can resonate with potential buyers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Oct. 2024
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Also seed rounds in U.S. fintech are set to drop another 24% year over year, signaling a pivot toward highly selective, high-potential investments, according to the bank.Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
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Of course, still under our policy, our strategy that has been since very, very selective.Sofia Celeste, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
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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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We’re blessed this week with two crew nights out and a guest being finicky about drink garnishes.Emma Soren, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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That’s when an oven thermometer becomes an essential kitchen tool for making sure your most finicky baked goods or your holiday dinner’s main course comes out correctly and on time.Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2024
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The researchers are careful to point out that this method was intended to work only with cooperative participants.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
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This process begins with careful curation and labeling of data before it's fed into AI models.Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The panel's high refresh rate is also a nice touch, with a peak 120Hz for gaming and media creation.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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His work garnered him a few nicknames, more followers and a nice pay bump.Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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That gives you more options for getting fussy cats in or out.Medea Giordano, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Sheen plays Aziraphale, a fussy angel and rare-book dealer, while Tennant plays the fast-living demon Crowley.Peter White, Deadline, 24 Oct. 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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The board says the standard has driven major changes in the state’s fuel market — in particular, the rapid adoption of renewable diesel made from vegetable oil.Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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One particular viral trend that the app can’t seem to shake?Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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