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Recent Examples of selectively
By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.
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Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Eight muscular feet tall, it is carved from cork and then selectively painted—a distant echo of tribal markings.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Although the department selectively sends press releases about some cases, the work mostly remains hidden.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Eight muscular feet tall, it is carved from cork and then selectively painted—a distant echo of tribal markings.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Although the department selectively sends press releases about some cases, the work mostly remains hidden.
—Charles Ornstein, ProPublica, 30 Apr. 2026
And in an effort to rebut claims that Comey was being selectively prosecuted, Blanche contended the case against the former FBI director was similar to other threats cases the department routinely brings against the lesser known.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
Adverb
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Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Its approach centered on using machine learning to train neural networks to learn and make decisions in ways that resemble human cognition, rather than programming actions and reactions individually or specializing software for specific tasks (such as playing chess or modeling climate systems).—
Alison Eldridge,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
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Enter individually or as a team.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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When a couple of claims finally materialized, the taxpayer personally acted as the claims adjustor and approved and paid the claims.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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So there is no real secret behind the scenes—just to work, to be honest, to meet personally with the people, to look into their eyes.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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