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
Addiction is more than a subjective sensation; its patterns can be observed in the brain.
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Currently, officials make subjective estimations about ball placement.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While this question is inherently subjective based on each traveler’s needs and budget, Hochberg found that the Royal Beach Club provides one of the better value propositions for shore excursions in Nassau.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Consumers have severely limited subjective bandwidth for nutritional guidance.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
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Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Currently, officials make subjective estimations about ball placement.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
While this question is inherently subjective based on each traveler’s needs and budget, Hochberg found that the Royal Beach Club provides one of the better value propositions for shore excursions in Nassau.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Consumers have severely limited subjective bandwidth for nutritional guidance.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 7 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subjective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjective
Adjective
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is supposed to be central to our political, social and personal considerations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Pets Table has an on-staff Board Certified Vet Nutritionist who creates a personalized meal plan for your pooch.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This monomaniacal and thoroughly individualized focus turned mindfulness into yet another personalized optimization ritual.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Subjective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjective. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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