Synonyms of selectively

selectively

adverb

as in restrictively

Related Words

• restrictively
• individually
• personally
• specifically
• particularly
• especially

Dissimilar Words

• generally
• widely
• broadly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of selectively

In these structures, a thin ruthenium metal film formed selectively on the MoSe₂ regions, demonstrating another way to control material placement during semiconductor fabrication. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

There could be uses in agriculture as well, for selectively enhancing edible parts of plants, Theriot said. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

As in the West and Kelley cases, agreements may also specify when the surrogate could be asked to abort or, if pregnant with multiple fetuses, selectively terminate. — Naomi Cahn, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026

Hollister selectively mines its past while Abercrombie keeps moving away from it. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

Rather than imposing more punitive rules on all shoppers, however, retailers should identify high-risk returns and apply additional verification selectively to protect the customer experience for the vast swathe of legitimate patrons. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

The answer is using the technology selectively and intelligently. — Alex Nazha, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Brown liner, matte finishes, smoky eyes and frosted color are being pulled forward selectively, with softer edges and modern technique giving those familiar looks another life in 2026. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 28 Sep. 2026

The point is that Le Batard has selectively cherry-picked those deals to construct an argument about racial bias that doesn't withstand even modest scrutiny. — Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026