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Recent Examples of selectively
But executives also said the consumer is still spending selectively.
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Allie Canal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Values that are applied selectively are simply moods.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Eight muscular feet tall, it is carved from cork and then selectively painted—a distant echo of tribal markings.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Allie Canal, NBC news, 19 May 2026
Values that are applied selectively are simply moods.
—Aurelien Mangano, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
While stone flooring offers timeless appeal, consider using it more selectively to reduce the risk of slips now and in the future.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 16 May 2026
By sequencing corals and the algae that live inside them, researchers have identified colonies that naturally withstand higher temperatures and are beginning to test whether selectively breeding and growing those more resilient corals can support reef recovery.
—Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Lindell’s lab, funded by MARINER, focused on improving crop yield by selectively breeding kelp with desirable qualities — such as nonreproductive capabilities to prevent interbreeding with wild kelp — so that, down the line, farmers could scale up their kelp production.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
To help maintain a stable self-concept, people selectively modify or even forget those memories that challenge their views of themselves.
—Gabrielle Principe, The Conversation, 5 May 2026
Eight muscular feet tall, it is carved from cork and then selectively painted—a distant echo of tribal markings.
—Glenn Adamson, Artforum, 2 May 2026
The company was also probed by federal investigators following a report from Hunterbrook Media that Sable selectively disclosed information to investors, including pro golfer Phil Mickelson.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selectively
Adverb
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Countering these threats with missiles is restrictively expensive, requiring a cheaper alternative ASAP.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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The analysis provides a range because uncertainty remains about how restrictively administration officials will enact the policies.—
Stuart Anderson,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Every trade settles individually, which means each one needs to be fully funded upfront.—
Sharat Priya,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Calendars vary, with districts individually determining when school lets out.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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Pasricha’s wife Eiesha Pasricha is the de facto artistic director of the brand, also personally curating the retail at Gleneagles and the shop at Estelle Manor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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Samsung then sent a letter proposing further direct dialogue, and the union accepted only if co-CEO Jun Young-hyun personally presents concrete proposals on key issues.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Selectively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectively. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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