as in particular
tending to select carefully
we were highly selective about the music we listened to while trying out loudspeakers
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Recent Examples of selective
This double standard extends toward Washington’s selective engagement with international legal bodies and its inconsistent approach to sovereignty and intervention.
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Basically, the Supreme Court concluded in 1999 that a non-citizen unlawfully in this country has no constitutional right to make a claim of selective enforcement as a defense against his deportation.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
The Black List and WIF have announced the participants for the 2025 Episodic Lab.
Seven up-and-coming television writers have been chosen for the selective and intensive Lab, which is now in its ninth year.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Moreover, while Ivy Plus schools and top-tier institutions can easily attract these students, less selective colleges struggle to compete.
—Scott White, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2025
Basically, the Supreme Court concluded in 1999 that a non-citizen unlawfully in this country has no constitutional right to make a claim of selective enforcement as a defense against his deportation.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2025
The Black List and WIF have announced the participants for the 2025 Episodic Lab.
Seven up-and-coming television writers have been chosen for the selective and intensive Lab, which is now in its ninth year.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
Moreover, while Ivy Plus schools and top-tier institutions can easily attract these students, less selective colleges struggle to compete.
—Scott White, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for selective
Adjective
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Reflecting the pervasive textural rtw trends were more tactile luxe materials; patent, python, and eel skin in particular.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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Opinionated early American journalism At the nation’s founding, the very first newspapers were highly partisan, supporting and receiving much of their funding from particular political parties and government subsidies.—
Joseph Jones,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As the consumer gets increasingly choosy , Ma said Costco is also a preferable play because of its focus on value.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2024
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Despite some recent sales shortfalls, Signet has been effectively navigating a highly price-promotional retail landscape where consumers have become increasingly choosy.—
David Moin,
WWD,
1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Sure, a comfy booth and a great kids’ menu may be enough to keep picky eaters pleased.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2025
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Walsh’s shot deflected in off an SI defender, but at that point in the game, Mitty wasn’t picky.—
Christian Babcock,
The Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Suede bags are still everywhere and a nice commercial proposal adapted to many trends.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The sound quality is crisp and full-bodied, with a nice bass punch, and the Immersive Audio feature adds a fun, spatial touch to your listening.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Selective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selective. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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