SELECTIVITY Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

selectivity

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as in discrimination

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Recent Examples of selectivity Yet by selectivity, Ozarks ranks as the tenth most selective baccalaureate college in the country — outpacing schools with far larger endowments and far louder name recognition. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026 The financial challenges are hitting colleges of all sizes, and at all levels of selectivity. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 With patience and selectivity, a tight budget can still open up the universe. — Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026 Analysts said that recent volatility and valuation changes demand greater selectivity. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Everyone else was reminded that selectivity remains the defining feature of this market. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 In recent months, the luxury market has shown signs of slowing down, inevitably leading all operators toward greater selectivity. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 The results also showed strong selectivity, with lithium ions traveling through the channels significantly faster than other types of ions. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026 Research suggests that greater selectivity at early stages of prosecution reduces caseloads more efficiently than dismissals later on. — Rebecca Dunlea, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

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The revisions have led to protests from Japanese who see the government efforts as an attempt to eliminate Princess Aiko from ruling and justify discrimination against women and a patriarchal system.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
That means workers who have faced discrimination would need to pursue expensive litigation.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of discrimination

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Willis showed good composure, arm strength, accuracy and decision-making, going 4-for-5 passing for 43 yards while leading the Dolphins on a 14-play, 93-yard touchdown drive.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2026
All that without, critics say, materially improving reporting accuracy or, critically, coaxing impactful new investment in sustainable energy.

— Mike Feibus, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of accuracy

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As evening arrives, the body releases melatonin to signal rest while cortisol, the alertness hormone, drops.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026
The replacement of old, negative patterns of thinking with pure thoughts from God, Love, requires alertness.

— Linda Berckmann, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of alertness

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