Synonyms of adoptive

adoptive

adjective

as in adopted

Related Words

• adopted
• nonbiological
• illegitimate

Dissimilar Words

• biological
• natural
• birth
• legitimate
• consanguineous

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of adoptive

Today, with support from his adoptive family, Champ is an accomplished therapy dog who shows others how to persevere when life throws unexpected curveballs. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2026

Among the others in the welcoming committee are Diana, Mike’s devoted wife of nearly half a century, John Vincent, his figurative adoptive son, and Kira Novak, Vincent’s companion. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Coleman played Claire's adoptive father, Noah Bennet, on the series. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026