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Recent Examples of selectivity
When exposed to sunlight, the material triggers a sequence of chemical reactions that transform common plastic polymers into acetic acid with high selectivity.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 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
Libra’s financial superpower this year is selectivity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Each metric had a different weighting, as did the main categories, with student selectivity having the largest weighting of all the groups - making up for 25 out of the total 100 points a college or university could score.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 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
Libra’s financial superpower this year is selectivity.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
Each metric had a different weighting, as did the main categories, with student selectivity having the largest weighting of all the groups - making up for 25 out of the total 100 points a college or university could score.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectivity
Noun
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The Fair Housing Act of 1968 prohibited discrimination concerning the sale and financing of housing based on race, religion or national origin.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Jael Marajh, a midwifery graduate awaiting board certification, believes racial discrimination played a significant role.—
Nicky Zizaza,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The ambiguity matters because Iran could be assessing both survivability and accuracy under real combat conditions.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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With a commitment to accuracy, accountability and innovation, the AJC is building on its legacy to redefine what a local news brand can be.—
Hugo Rojo,
AJC.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Enzymes convert cholesterol into cortisol, which is discharged from the outer layer of the adrenal glands, to sharpen alertness.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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Boost Energy and Alertness Taking a walk in the morning has been associated with lower daytime sleepiness and improved alertness during the day.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Designed for manufacturing, aerospace, transportation, and logistics, AEON performs precision tasks such as part manipulation, inspection, asset scanning, and operational support in dynamic environments.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Lomberg assisted with a precision pass from the top of the left circle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Selectivity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectivity. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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