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as in restless
given to complaining a lot
predictably, the kids riding in the back were fussy passengers, always asking "Are we there yet?"
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as in finicky
hard to please
cats have a well-deserved reputation for being fussy eaters
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as in careful
taking, showing, or involving great care and effort
a fussy teacher who reads through papers two and even three times before issuing a grade
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as in ornate
elaborately and often excessively decorated
the room, with its rococo furniture and its overabundance of knickknacks, is just too fussy for my taste
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Recent Examples of fussy
If all that seems too fussy, remember that there's always no-bake cheesecakes.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Healy initially comes across as a well-meaning older boss, if a bit fussy and defensive, and her comically compliant assistant Sandra (Ashlyn Lozano) takes her own notes during the meeting, with her back to much of the audience.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Creating white noise is a great way to lull a fussy baby to sleep.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
The Portnoy in the pizza videos often has a preening, fussy, almost effete quality that complicates his butch self-image.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2025
Healy initially comes across as a well-meaning older boss, if a bit fussy and defensive, and her comically compliant assistant Sandra (Ashlyn Lozano) takes her own notes during the meeting, with her back to much of the audience.
—Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Creating white noise is a great way to lull a fussy baby to sleep.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
The Portnoy in the pizza videos often has a preening, fussy, almost effete quality that complicates his butch self-image.
—Willy Staley, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fussy
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This tender and slow hour isn’t for the restless, but a cathartic cry waits for those who make it to the end.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Add to that formula a volcanic voice and songs soaked in a restless spirit, and Dean has managed to set himself apart in a crowded country field.—
Nancy Kruh,
People.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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Tucked in between Palm Beach's elaborate, ornate mansions, The Brazilian Court Hotel has been a discrete retreat since the 1920s.—
Gaby Keiderling,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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Established well over a century ago, this public park allows visitors to marvel at a wealth of ornate statues crafted by Galician artists, while budding botanists can bask in the beauty of its many ornamental plant species.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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And even in what was a stilted match played in an increasingly irritable atmosphere, Rogers and Tielemans delivered with an assist each.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This stretch can worsen pain in people with back pain, very tight hamstrings, or irritable nerves.—
Aubrey Bailey, PT, DPT, CHT,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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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
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At the same time, sellers might get nervous if deal activity slows down.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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At times brutal and always volatile, the album functions as a sort of electro-shock therapy applied from the shoulders down, layering hard beats, ambient whorls, and nervous acid ticks to trigger a state of full-body rapture.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Fussy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fussy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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