picky

Example Sentences

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Bhaduri was picky and proud but emphatically said, "I refuse to apologise for love."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She tends to select projects based on the script, but otherwise she isn’t picky.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

If you’re cooking for picky eaters, let everyone choose at least one thing they love.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

"I was into fashion and clothing when I was six years old. I was always very picky with my own outfits," he explained.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I never knew prisons could be picky, but I guess they can.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko