RESTRICTIVELY Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

restrictively

adverb

as in selectively

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Recent Examples of restrictively In addition to reform laws, some state supreme courts interpret the eminent domain provisions of their own state constitutions more restrictively. — Aaron Walayat, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026 The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 For those who have spent that money, the stakes are restrictively high. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 19 Aug. 2022

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These chemical molecules selectively bind with particular rare earth elements during processing, helping operators separate them from mixed feedstocks.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
The strongest strategy uses private label selectively while preserving key suppliers as long-term partners in quality, capacity and growth.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026

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Following a bohemian couple from Istanbul who hit a wall both creatively and personally, this slow-burn drama takes a little too much time to get the ball rolling but evolves into an honest portrait of artists finding their way out of the darkness.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Larry Ellison had personally committed to backstop over $40 billion in equity financing for the mega-deal to get Warner to agree to sell itself to Paramount.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026

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Although the pair walked the red carpet individually, they were pictured holding hands and posing in a sweet embrace inside the event.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026
For strategic answers, ask what the system would need to know before its advice could reasonably apply to you individually.

— Leo S. Lo, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

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