as in selectively
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of restrictively
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrictively
Adverb
-
But executives also said the consumer is still spending selectively.—
Allie Canal,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
-
Values that are applied selectively are simply moods.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Adverb
-
Pasricha’s wife Eiesha Pasricha is the de facto artistic director of the brand, also personally curating the retail at Gleneagles and the shop at Estelle Manor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
-
Samsung then sent a letter proposing further direct dialogue, and the union accepted only if co-CEO Jun Young-hyun personally presents concrete proposals on key issues.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Adverb
-
Every trade settles individually, which means each one needs to be fully funded upfront.—
Sharat Priya,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
-
Calendars vary, with districts individually determining when school lets out.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Restrictively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrictively. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
