as in careful
hard to please
he is very fastidious about how he arranges his music collection, and woe to anyone who dares to mess around with it
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Recent Examples of fastidious
Many of us are incredible about taking care of others, but perhaps less fastidious about attending to our own needs.
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Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
George Washington was fastidious about rejecting monarchy, restricting the power of the executive, and establishing the rule of law.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
In the days leading up to voting, Taiwan was bombarded by cyberattacks — even the normally fastidious Chinese military hackers seemed to be working in shifts, Chiueh noted.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lori B Daniels, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
George Washington was fastidious about rejecting monarchy, restricting the power of the executive, and establishing the rule of law.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
In the days leading up to voting, Taiwan was bombarded by cyberattacks — even the normally fastidious Chinese military hackers seemed to be working in shifts, Chiueh noted.
—Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
So, too, is their insistence on not just fastidious work in the vineyard and impeccable efforts in the winery, but also on their willingness—indeed, their passion—to allow every vintage to fully express itself.
—Brian Freedman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fastidious
Adjective
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Be careful not to let in too much moisture to avoid any mildew or mold developing on your mattress.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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And Martin says the uncertainty about insurance rates is yet another good reason to be careful on the road.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After spending the last two seasons together at the University of Minnesota, it’s been nice having each other to lean on — and to geek out with.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Not easy to do, but nice to come through tonight.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ed believed in parental intervention after moments of adversity in sports in particular.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The final contestants from Group C — Nessy, Mad Scientist Monster, and Yorkie — did not follow that particular decades trend, opting to jump around more in time instead.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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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The conditions that can foster a super bloom are finicky and delicate.—
Mae Hamilton,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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All told, the specifics of memory and storage drive home that the Mac mini is far more suitable to mainstream users, while the Mac Studio is for a more exacting, professional market that needs those expensive, lofty levels of RAM and storage.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
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For the two musical interludes, Gaga was at her most exacting and confrontational.—
Esther Zuckerman,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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How Costco membership gets you to splurge All of this is by meticulous design.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
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These practical tools facilitate thorough record-keeping and foster seamless communication among household staff, conservators, art advisors, insurers, and external professionals, ensuring meticulous management of every piece.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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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 Seahawks might continue to be picky and bypass selecting a quarterback later this month.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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For picky eaters, Beaches has a Culinary Concierge who can work with guests with autism to create custom menus.—
Jamie Davis Smith,
AFAR Media,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Fastidious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fastidious. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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