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Recent Examples of recessive Albinism—a recessive trait that both parents must carry to guarantee their offspring have the gene—usually comes with an inherent evolutionary handicap, as the lack of pigment in their eyes increases glare from the sun, temporarily blinding the animals. Michelle Mastro, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025 Another project aims to prevent thalassemia, a blood disorder caused by a recessive gene that many people unknowingly carry. Bymartin Enserink, science.org, 6 Feb. 2025 For a deer to be born albino, both parents must carry the recessive gene. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 Sometimes the recessive partner feels coerced by the dominant one. Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for recessive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for recessive
Adjective
  • My main criticism is its withdrawn camera, which is set too far away from the action in most stages.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Parents watch as their once-curious children become withdrawn, dreading school instead of embracing it.
    Claudia Nachtigal, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kardashian hasn't been shy about linking her career in law to Elle Woods since her journey began.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 May 2025
  • Read More: Why Trump and South Africa Are at Odds American officials were not shy about their racial biases.
    Time, Time, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • In his lone college season at Duke, Flagg solidified himself as the best prospect in the country, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks.
    Christian Clark, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • The lone survivor was identified as Anton Tselykh, 38, of Seattle, according to the sheriff's office.
    Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 13 May 2025
Adjective
  • Pixar’s latest original feature follows an introverted 11-year-old alien fanatic who is mistaken for the ambassador of Earth—and gets beamed up to outer space for the adventure of a lifetime.
    Ben Rosenstock, Time, 16 May 2025
  • Everyone had something to do, even the most introverted.
    Angela Andaloro, People.com, 9 May 2025

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“Recessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recessive. Accessed 27 May. 2025.

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