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Recent Examples of selectively
According to the scientists, this unique diffractive-type solar concentrator (CUSC) selectively guides sunlight toward the edge of the window where photovoltaic (PV) cells are installed.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Consumers continue to show shopping resilience while purchasing selectively and cautiously for deals.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
By selectively powering down idle components, Arcam claims the overall noise floor is significantly decreased.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Broadleaf weeds can be selectively controlled with herbicides that will eliminate the weeds without hurting the good grass.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Despite growing recognition that tokenization perpetuates exclusion under the guise of inclusion, this practice remains widespread—particularly when selectively elevated voices are treated as representative of the entire Jewish community.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
But ProPublica’s reporting indicated that the agency was selectively counting firefighters, presenting an optimistic assessment to the public.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Enter evenamide, a first-in-class drug that selectively targets hyperactive neurons, especially in the hippocampus.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
That erosion of medical freedom — a principle the administration follows selectively — is already underway for transgender adults.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
Consumers continue to show shopping resilience while purchasing selectively and cautiously for deals.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
By selectively powering down idle components, Arcam claims the overall noise floor is significantly decreased.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Broadleaf weeds can be selectively controlled with herbicides that will eliminate the weeds without hurting the good grass.
—Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2025
Despite growing recognition that tokenization perpetuates exclusion under the guise of inclusion, this practice remains widespread—particularly when selectively elevated voices are treated as representative of the entire Jewish community.
—Daniel Balva, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
But ProPublica’s reporting indicated that the agency was selectively counting firefighters, presenting an optimistic assessment to the public.
—Abe Streep, ProPublica, 14 Aug. 2025
Enter evenamide, a first-in-class drug that selectively targets hyperactive neurons, especially in the hippocampus.
—New Atlas, 11 Aug. 2025
That erosion of medical freedom — a principle the administration follows selectively — is already underway for transgender adults.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
Adverb
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The $5 Sausage McMuffin with Egg meal and the $8 Big Mac meal are priced at a savings of more than 15% off the total price if each item is ordered individually, the company said.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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All the components are food-grade and individually FDA-approved, the scientists said, but the microbead formulation itself has not yet been cleared by regulators.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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By carefully selecting artwork that resonates personally, homeowners can elevate their space while honoring the past.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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Walt Disney personally worked on the Carousel of Progress, which debuted at the 1964-65 New York World’s Fair and operated at Disneyland before being moved to Disney World.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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