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
But good drinks and warm sand aren’t mutually exclusive.
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Kevin Gray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But Black women are rewriting that narrative, demonstrating that single motherhood and entrepreneurship are not mutually exclusive.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Her comments have already sparked pushback online, with many people pointing out that, despite her implication, loving men and feminism are not mutually exclusive.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 May 2025
Multidimensional experiences are fueled by human understanding, debunking the idea that profound empathy and profound business growth are mutually exclusive.
—Olivia Reid, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Gray, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
But Black women are rewriting that narrative, demonstrating that single motherhood and entrepreneurship are not mutually exclusive.
—Essence, 9 May 2025
Her comments have already sparked pushback online, with many people pointing out that, despite her implication, loving men and feminism are not mutually exclusive.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 5 May 2025
Multidimensional experiences are fueled by human understanding, debunking the idea that profound empathy and profound business growth are mutually exclusive.
—Olivia Reid, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for mutually exclusive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutually exclusive
Adjective
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The Royals’ offense has been inconsistent this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Without clear boundaries, AI agents may act in ways that are inconsistent with business rules, brand voice or regulatory requirements.—
Alan Ranger,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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With the textured hair care space full of conflicting information, cutting through the noise is becoming more difficult than the routine itself.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
27 May 2025
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Many participants with conflicting ideologies also reported cohabiting peacefully for the most part, while being careful not to bring up divisive topics and focus on their similarities instead.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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“Mutually exclusive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutually%20exclusive. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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