ADJUVANT Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

adjuvant

adjective

Definition of adjuvant

as in assistant

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Recent Examples of adjuvant Kennedy has long falsely asserted that vaccines containing aluminum salts as an adjuvant cause health problems. — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 For several months post-surgery, Larry weighed the pros and cons of adjuvant chemotherapy with fluoropyrimidines. — Kerin Milesky, Boston Herald, 26 July 2025 Thanks to research and testing at Tulane University, a new adjuvant vaccine development could eradicate whooping cough, much like smallpox. — Craig Shoup, The Tennessean, 27 Nov. 2024 Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the most common forms of adjuvant therapy. — Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 20 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for adjuvant

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More video footage, meanwhile, appeared to show Argentina’s assistant coach, Daniel Ayala, hitting Spain’s Dani Olmo, The Independent reported.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026
His wife, Jennifer, was also a competitive canoeist and assistant coach of the Olympic national team.

— Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of assistant

Adjective

The denim stretches to move with you, the high waist provides a supportive fit, and there’s plenty of pockets for small storage.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026
Nayor came to learn that Perkins was not alone as a kind man directing terrifying movies; one of her most frequent collaborators, Sam Raimi, proved to be similarly warm and supportive.

— Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

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Having been in the less-is-more handset business since 2014, Light has gone from making a complementary product for smartphone owners – 'your phone away from phone' – to building a primary device that grants you more quality time in your day.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
That gives them a brand-new second pair that brings complementary skill sets and should allow the rest of the group to slot into more suitable roles.

— Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of complementary

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Another round of storms could bring an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain, with isolated spots getting up to 8, though forecast models suggest the heaviest rain may fall northwest of the areas hit hardest so far.

— Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
Unfortunately, Hashesh’s team could not conduct additional analysis since the princess’ skulls were missing.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 17 July 2026

Definition of additional

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The dam also blocked fish migration, essentially choking off 30 miles of the river and hundreds of miles of tributary habitat.

— Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
Athens demands that Melos become a tributary ally against Sparta and fortify its reputation for invincibility or confront destruction.

— Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2025

Definition of tributary

Adjective

The prosecutor noted Patten's cooperation, his good behavior while free awaiting his sentencing, and his subordinate role to the Cokers in the scheme.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Executive Vulnerability How a leader reacts in the five-second window after being corrected by a subordinate determines the future of that company’s innovation.

— William DeCourcy, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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