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
Beyond nicotine addiction, there are concerns about respiratory effects, associations with mental health conditions such as depression, and exposure to potentially toxic chemicals during critical developmental periods.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As are the out-of-nowhere developmental pieces, such as Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins or Isaiah Joe.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Rather than directly determining whether someone becomes left- or right-eyed, genetic factors may bias the strength and developmental expression of lateral preferences in ways similar to handedness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
As are the out-of-nowhere developmental pieces, such as Ajay Mitchell, Aaron Wiggins or Isaiah Joe.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Rather than directly determining whether someone becomes left- or right-eyed, genetic factors may bias the strength and developmental expression of lateral preferences in ways similar to handedness.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
It’s been her developmental potential, paired with a veteran’s on-court demeanor, that has impressed her new teammates so far.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
Adjective
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Each is built to swap into any cocktail recipe — classic or experimental — at the same ratio as the full-proof version.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Shelley says the work borders on an experimental sound installation.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Her ability to ask the right questions and find answers puts her on equal ground with Reilly and his best friend Robbie Robertson, the investigative journalist played by Morris, leading her to a rightful promotion at the end of series.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Most recently journalistically, McCormick had been working in broadcast as an investigative producer at Fox 4 and then KSHB 41 until 2024 before switching to freelance work.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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