ADOPTIVE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

adoptive

adjective

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Recent Examples of adoptive What started as a small shop with a cheerful yellow door in Swarthmore has grown into something much bigger for foster and adoptive families across Delaware County, Pennsylvania. —

Wakisha Bailey, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026 And while his architecture was his great gift to his adoptive hometown — his art was his gift to himself. —

Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 The organization focuses on homeless, abused and unwanted animals, working to match them with suitable adoptive homes and staying involved after adoption. —

Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026 The nonprofit focuses on homeless, abused and unwanted animals, working to match them with suitable adoptive homes and staying involved after adoption. —

Ryan Brennan april 16, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoptive

Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoptive

adopted

Adjective

With the devotion of their adopted mother, all seven kittens are flourishing and will have a chance to find forever families.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
California, after years of political debate, finally semi-adopted phonics, although not completely requiring it.

— Dan Walters, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026