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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
Don't use them as meal replacements Davis says to avoid offering baby food pouches as a replacement for meals entirely or as daily fillers between meals for children who are already picky eaters.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 25 Oct. 2024
Parents of picky eaters may be particularly vulnerable to this kind of marketing.
—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
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But at highly selective private colleges like those in the Ivy League for example, students from the bottom 20% of the income distribution have consistently made up only about 5% of the student bodies at these institutions across the last century.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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While the most elite schools are still highly selective, the general trend among U.S. colleges recently has been rising acceptance rates, according to a September study from the American Enterprise Institute.Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 Nov. 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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Target missed the mark, while Walmart nailed it — a difference that partly comes down to bargain-hungry customers’ finicky appetites for nonessentials, analysts say.Rob Wile, NBC News, 20 Nov. 2024
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The joystick works fine, but the double-tap gesture to switch between noise cancellation and transparency modes can be a bit finicky.PCMAG, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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These things make Istanbul a great place to get high-quality hair transplants at low prices, but patients need to be careful to avoid secret risks.Ethan Stone, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
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Making these breads takes over 72 hours of slow and careful workmanship.Irene S. Levine, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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Build your authority on LinkedIn: strategies from leading coaches Share client transformations with meaning Stories are nice, but including client wins inspires action.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 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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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Picky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/picky. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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