persnickety

Example Sentences

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She asked if it looked OK or if she was just being too persnickety.

From Seattle Times

Holmes might be forgiven for wondering who among Silicon Valley investors is persnickety about truth.

From Washington Post

“I’m just being honest — straight-up,” she said of her persnickety online persona.

From Los Angeles Times

Rosendorff could be persnickety about details; for instance, Wade kept mixing up “proficiency tests” with “precision tests,” and Rosendorff kept correcting him.

From The Verge

And, unlike persnickety boneless breast meat, thighs are not prone to drying out.

From New York Times