as in alternative
taking the place of one that came before
his recent religious fanaticism is only the latest substitutive addiction of a person with an addictive personality
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Recent Examples of substitutive
This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia.
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Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021
This simple, substitutive kind of automation, Mr. Acemoglu and Mr. Restrepo wrote, threatens not just individual workers, but the economy as a whole.
—New York Times, 6 Mar. 2021
Somewhere along the line, a foundational philosophy emerged: Identity is additive, not substitutive.
—Monte Reel, Bloomberg.com, 20 July 2017
Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021
This simple, substitutive kind of automation, Mr. Acemoglu and Mr. Restrepo wrote, threatens not just individual workers, but the economy as a whole.
—New York Times, 6 Mar. 2021
Somewhere along the line, a foundational philosophy emerged: Identity is additive, not substitutive.
—Monte Reel, Bloomberg.com, 20 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for substitutive
Adjective
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Sensitive sleepers who crave the feel of a firm down pillow can turn to this hypoallergenic down alternative fill.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Oct. 2025
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Observe the actual landing cost, including any hidden costs and delays, and move 20–30 percent of manufacturing to alternative arrangements.—
Vitalii Savryha,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After being integrated, this system will demonstrate its capabilities in live-fire tests – advancing the Department of War’s effort to evaluate and accelerate new, cost-effective strike capabilities for conventional deterrence.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Fifth Third Bank is also looking to open a new branch on Golden Bear Gateway near Costco in December, O'Meara said.—
Andy Humbles,
Nashville Tennessean,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Haeckel’s Italian trip was part of a surreptitious alternate life plan.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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The logos also pay homage to the show by featuring several branding elements at the heel and tongue, which reference the show’s alternate dimension, the Upside Down.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Georgia was attending college part time and working as a substitute grade-school teacher.—
Bob Cary,
Outdoor Life,
15 Oct. 2025
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Last month, Mayor Cavalier Johnson's administration proposed a change to the city's vehicle registration through a substitute ordinance that would see the annual fee jump from $30 to $40.—
Vanessa Swales,
jsonline.com,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This belies the question of whether those who are looking to deliver punishment are acting in good faith, a concern that became part of the appeals court decision in the El Salvador case and has subsequently been raised in other courtrooms as well.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Apart from the free transfer of Canadian striker David, Juventus’ other recruits joined late window.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Substitutive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/substitutive. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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