SUBSTITUTIVE Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

substitutive

adjective

ˈsəb-stə-ˌtü-tiv

Definition of substitutive

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 At the top end, its role is more augmentative than substitutive, and its impact more incremental than disruptive or transformational. — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2026 This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia. — Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021

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Adjective

Some insurance and travel companies still depend on MTurk for data workers, and are now scrambling to find alternative platforms, Pawloski said.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Guidance includes carrying ample water and supplies, checking road and weather conditions in advance and taking an alternative means of communication, such as a satellite communicator or emergency beacon.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of alternative

Adjective

So in regard to the team’s new principal owners, a wait-and-see outlook is the only outlook that makes sense.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The production will mark the inaugural show at the Bridge Theatre, a 900-seat venue on the Thames near Tower Bridge, under its new ownership by Trafalgar Entertainment.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

Fellow forward Thomas-Asante was used sparingly, making two substitute appearances in Ghana’s four games.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Finally, in minute 106, substitute Ferran Torres scored a goal for Spain, securing them the World Cup victory and denying Argentina a back-to-back win.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 July 2026

Definition of substitute

Adjective

People can lose weight because of cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Among other packaging tweaks, the 3-ounce and 8-ounce mists, as well as the 8-ounce wash, now use custom bottles that were developed specifically for this line.

— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

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