as in particular
tending to select carefully
we were highly selective about the music we listened to while trying out loudspeakers
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If in the wholesale channel the company will keep a very selective approach aimed at building stronger relationships with key retailers — currently led by Ounass — the overall expansion plan for distribution going forward will focus on the Gulf Cooperation Council area and Europe.
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Those that are selective about their deodorant formulas can breathe easy knowing this one is aluminum-free, baking soda-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and safe for application on even the most sensitive areas (including your bum).
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
The revitalization is ambitious, and the Johnson County suburb is being selective about the restaurants and retail shops that will move into the available space.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
White-Collar Crime: A Political Talking Point For some, prosecuting white-collar crime has become a symbol of holding the elite accountable; for others, it’s seen as a selective targeting of successful businesspeople.
—Michael Ghannoum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
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Sandra Salibian, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Those that are selective about their deodorant formulas can breathe easy knowing this one is aluminum-free, baking soda-free, paraben-free, hypoallergenic and safe for application on even the most sensitive areas (including your bum).
—Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 8 Oct. 2024
The revitalization is ambitious, and the Johnson County suburb is being selective about the restaurants and retail shops that will move into the available space.
—Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Oct. 2024
White-Collar Crime: A Political Talking Point For some, prosecuting white-collar crime has become a symbol of holding the elite accountable; for others, it’s seen as a selective targeting of successful businesspeople.
—Michael Ghannoum, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Selective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selective. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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