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or choosey
1
as in demanding
hard to please
a choosy dog who refuses all but the fanciest food
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2
as in selective
tending to select carefully
a choosy man when it came to clothes for the office
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Recent Examples of choosy
But with limited budgets and already-bloated tech stacks, decision makers are becoming progressively choosy when evaluating new investments or which ones to rationalize.
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Toby Carrington, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
But as consumers prove increasingly choosy, that is changing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
These were once common elements of most people’s diets; until relatively recently in human history, our ancestors could not afford to be so choosy.
—Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 8 May 2023
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Toby Carrington, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2023
But as consumers prove increasingly choosy, that is changing.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 14 Nov. 2023
The unique flavors are enough to impress even the choosiest casserole connoisseur.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2023
These were once common elements of most people’s diets; until relatively recently in human history, our ancestors could not afford to be so choosy.
—Ligaya Mishan Esther Choi, New York Times, 8 May 2023
See all Example Sentences for choosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choosy
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The dedicated graphics card is capable of 1080p gaming at medium settings just as long as the title isn’t too demanding and will help with any graphic design tasks.Jade Chung-Lee, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Every iPhone 16 has 8 GB of RAM, yet that’s cutting it close for the most demanding titles and can lead to crashes.Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 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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The Panthers defense should provide a nice opportunity for a big game.Andy Scholes, CNN, 21 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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Whether in a straight-to-streaming release, an arthouse sleeper hit, or a studio blockbuster, every actor has to start somewhere; rookies in Hollywood rarely have the privilege of being picky.James Mercadante, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Americans are not only picky about what goes between the slices of bread in a sandwich.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 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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From ‘no word for art’ to one of Indian Country’s biggest industries At the Heard Museum in Phoenix last March, artists unloaded beadwork and baskets, paintings, pottery and photography, jewelry, stone and wood sculptures, textiles and delicate works in glass.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Emotionally taxing but relieved by passages of cathartic beauty, grace and even humor, this IDFA competition entry deserves delicate handling from discerning specialist distributors, though a lengthy festival run beckons first.Guy Lodge, Variety, 21 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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“Choosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choosy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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