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
Could the Panthers try to go the cheaper, developmental route with a high draft pick at center?
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The Turning previously received developmental support from Discovering Broadway, Turnkey Theatrical, Manhattan School of Music, The Johnny Mercer Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Children, in particular, could be at risk for some of the negative cognitive and developmental impacts of using AI chatbots too soon.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
This is troubling to experts like Niobe Way, PhD, a professor of developmental psychology at New York University who has conducted research on the social-emotional development of adolescents for almost 40 years.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The Turning previously received developmental support from Discovering Broadway, Turnkey Theatrical, Manhattan School of Music, The Johnny Mercer Writers Grove at Goodspeed Musicals and the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center.
—Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
Children, in particular, could be at risk for some of the negative cognitive and developmental impacts of using AI chatbots too soon.
—Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
This is troubling to experts like Niobe Way, PhD, a professor of developmental psychology at New York University who has conducted research on the social-emotional development of adolescents for almost 40 years.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for developmental
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With her King Kylie persona, Jenner showed off more rebellious, edgy and experimental looks, including blue hair.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Additionally, the mill offers experimental coatings and creative color treatments, resulting in bold and expressive takes on denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Looming over Grijalva’s swearing-in is her support for a measure that would require a vote to release the Epstein investigative files.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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Snow plays investigative journalist Mandy Matney, the creator and host of the Murdaugh Murders Podcast.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Developmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/developmental. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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