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
Maybe this is subjective, but this was unquestionably our favorite tour in 31 years of touring — no competition.
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Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
But the disagreement ultimately has less to do with objective criteria—such as the effects of climate change in Europe, which is warming twice as fast as the global average—than subjective questions about what constitutes an acceptable level of physical suffering and sacrifice.
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Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Patients also reported subjective improvements in nausea, fatigue, appetite and depression.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There remains the question of whether vibe coding works in the artistic space, where the goal is not simply a functional end product but a more nebulous, subjective piece of art.
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Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for subjective
Jonathan Cohen,
SPIN,
1 July 2026
But the disagreement ultimately has less to do with objective criteria—such as the effects of climate change in Europe, which is warming twice as fast as the global average—than subjective questions about what constitutes an acceptable level of physical suffering and sacrifice.
—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Patients also reported subjective improvements in nausea, fatigue, appetite and depression.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
There remains the question of whether vibe coding works in the artistic space, where the goal is not simply a functional end product but a more nebulous, subjective piece of art.
—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjective
Adjective
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Bryan West Madison Square Garden does hold personal significance for Swift.
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This podcast got me a boyfriend ever since Travis decided to use it as his personal dating app about two years ago.
Adjective
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Each family member receives personalized consultations and treatments tailored to their stage of life and health priorities, whether that relates to stress management, mobility, nutrition, sleep or emotional wellbeing.
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Consumers who understand their credit, track their score and receive personalized education are more engaged and more likely to transact.
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“Subjective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjective. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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