as in experimental
made or done as an experiment
developmental weaponry that is classified as top secret by the Pentagon
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Recent Examples of developmental
Her collection features millions of childhood artworks across developmental milestones — from scribbles to finger paintings and pictorial works — and has served as a major source of inspiration for Belott’s own artistic practice.
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Iowa gig will be Cronin’s third stint as an AHL head coach, having previously guided the top developmental teams for the Islanders and Avalanche.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Both boys were part of a study that monitored developmental delays, so the couple were able to catch it early.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Finally, Cella found a developmental pediatrician who was more optimistic.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
The Iowa gig will be Cronin’s third stint as an AHL head coach, having previously guided the top developmental teams for the Islanders and Avalanche.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 June 2025
Both boys were part of a study that monitored developmental delays, so the couple were able to catch it early.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Finally, Cella found a developmental pediatrician who was more optimistic.
—Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
experimental
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Sadly, the label would have none of that experimental nonsense.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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For investors, this represents both opportunity and risk, but the institutional validation is real—BlackRock doesn't deploy billions into experimental technologies.—
Anastasia Chernikova,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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