as in inconsistent
not being in agreement or harmony
the two plans are mutually exclusive; implementing one will automatically rule out the other
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Recent Examples of mutually exclusive
The good news is that scale and originality are not mutually exclusive.
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Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Being a steadfast sports fan and having a stylish home don't have to be mutually exclusive.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
School attendance and civic action are not mutually exclusive.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading YouTube requires several discrete and usually mutually exclusive skills.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
Being a steadfast sports fan and having a stylish home don't have to be mutually exclusive.
—Maddie Topliff, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026
School attendance and civic action are not mutually exclusive.
—Froylan Jimenez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
Leading YouTube requires several discrete and usually mutually exclusive skills.
—Belinda Luscombe, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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When that early foundation is delayed or inconsistent, the effects don’t stay confined to those first years.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Why is the team suddenly playing stellar defense, after inconsistent performances all season?—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Major questions swirled in the immediate aftermath of the fatal encounter as witnesses from both sides of the protest gave conflicting statements about what led to Kessler’s fall and who the aggressor was.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Still, there are conflicting signals on the war’s impact on consumer confidence.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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