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Recent Examples of selectivity
From a structural standpoint, the model emphasizes selectivity.
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Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The system achieved a high selectivity of approximately 96% toward the target chemical product (formate), and stable performance was confirmed in a large-area electrolyzer cell of 79 cm², demonstrating its potential for practical industrial applications, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
In that environment, selectivity matters more than enthusiasm.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Assessing the selectivity in octopuses’ mating is also rather tricky.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
How this gate works with such selectivity is a mystery.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But Emanuel also pointed to emerging signs of a heated capital market cycle as evidence that bubble concerns are intensifying and that security selectivity remains critical against the current market backdrop.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
The system achieved a high selectivity of approximately 96% toward the target chemical product (formate), and stable performance was confirmed in a large-area electrolyzer cell of 79 cm², demonstrating its potential for practical industrial applications, as per the release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
In that environment, selectivity matters more than enthusiasm.
—Matt Witheiler, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
Assessing the selectivity in octopuses’ mating is also rather tricky.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 2 Apr. 2026
How this gate works with such selectivity is a mystery.
—Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
But Emanuel also pointed to emerging signs of a heated capital market cycle as evidence that bubble concerns are intensifying and that security selectivity remains critical against the current market backdrop.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectivity
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The resignation of a Southern California mayor who pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent for China has sparked backlash and reignited fears of anti-Asian discrimination.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The racial and gender discrimination claims were dismissed, but Rogers and TCC were ordered to go through mediation to resolve the religious discrimination claim.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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The focus here is skin-tone accuracy, soft highlights, and polished minimalism.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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Though the longest hitters in the game are finding ways to pick up more speed every year — either through equipment changes or exercise regimens geared toward explosiveness — those same players are trending in the opposite direction in accuracy.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a night shift suppresses melatonin and enhances alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2026
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Bright light in the 2,500-10,000 lux range during the first six hours of a shift suppresses melatonin and sharpens alertness.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Maybe more importantly, he was considered one of the most NFL-ready receivers in this class, which gives him a better chance to contribute early with a QB who expects precision and professionalism.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Your calm precision can keep the whole plan from wobbling.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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“Selectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectivity. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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