as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
even seemingly unbiased judges are influenced by their own subjective assumptions and interpretations of the law
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Recent Examples of subjective
That term encompasses exaggerated, subjective assertions of optimism that are not intended to be taken as factual, are too general to cause a reasonable investor to rely upon them and are not actionable in securities law.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
But this appears to be confirmation of how subjective Goodell’s application of the NFL’s personal conduct policy is.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Ospina gives us access to the actions of these non-human protagonists—inviting us to reflect on their subjective experience and to feel the urgency and promise of their journeys.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
That's not subjective, by the way.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
But this appears to be confirmation of how subjective Goodell’s application of the NFL’s personal conduct policy is.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026
Ospina gives us access to the actions of these non-human protagonists—inviting us to reflect on their subjective experience and to feel the urgency and promise of their journeys.
—Literary Hub, 31 Mar. 2026
That's not subjective, by the way.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjective
Adjective
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What started as a personal endeavor evolved into something much larger.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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That’s great for personal reflection, but less ideal for being out and about with others.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s no such thing as having too many journals, so a personalized journal, along with a colorful new pen or two, would be perfect for creative types.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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House of Colour provides personalized color and style analysis to help clients find flattering shades.—
Bailey Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Subjective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjective. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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