1
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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2
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
Get The Recipe Cheesy Broccoli-And-Rice Casserole Parents have long used this beloved casserole as a vehicle for sneaking some veggies into picky kids' diets.
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Its growth comes at a challenging time for startups, as investors have generally been cautious and picky about where to put their money.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Add a gallon of water for pets with picky stomachs.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The ice cream machines at McDonald’s are notoriously picky and will stop working for a variety of reasons.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
Its growth comes at a challenging time for startups, as investors have generally been cautious and picky about where to put their money.
—Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Add a gallon of water for pets with picky stomachs.
—Annemarie Dooling, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
The ice cream machines at McDonald’s are notoriously picky and will stop working for a variety of reasons.
—Jason Ogaard, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for picky
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Again, there is a little bit of selective presentation in this pronouncement, as Ulbrich didn’t acknowledge that this pushback comes from the new intent of modern machine learning, which — to a certain extent — is to replace actors by training AI on past work.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
21 Mar. 2025
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The brand employs selective harvesting practices, for example, rotating agave plots to prevent soil depletion and enhance regrowth cycles.—
Mr. Sancho Pancho Contributor,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 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 our biggest gripe with the classic Cuisinart design is how finicky these elements can be.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rapley also claims that children who are baby-led, rather than spoon-fed, become less finicky eaters.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
17 Mar. 2025
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These concerns underscore the need for careful consideration of privacy rights when deploying such technology.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Mar. 2025
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To make the most of spring planting, start with site preparation and careful plant selection.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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However, despite slipping on the grass, Spaun was able to hit a nice approach shot to give himself a good look at a birdie from 20-plus feet out.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
17 Mar. 2025
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Provide Mentorship Giving back can be a nice way to make a meaningful contribution to others in your organization.—
Joseph Liu,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In stark comparison to Cuisinart’s fussy components, the Breville has an easy-to-lock design.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
21 Mar. 2025
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Get The Recipe 32 of 32 Apple Crisp Less fussy than an apple pie but just as delicious, this crisp captures all the warm-spiced flavors of fall in one baking dish.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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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 Bruins’ biggest weapon is 6-foot-7 center Lauren Betts, and though there are some particular matchups (both against her and ones that spread the floor) that could challenge UCLA, the Bruins won’t be seeing any of those before Tampa.—
Chantel Jennings,
The Athletic,
17 Mar. 2025
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When families express concern, the corps’ advisors don’t steer them toward any particular path, Adorno said.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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