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 This kind of substitutive logic appears in early case histories of anorexia. — Anna Shechtman, The New Yorker, 20 Dec. 2021 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

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Adjective

Now, Democrats are rushing to potentially identify alternative candidates.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Triggered by starvation, exercise, or diet, ketogenesis is an alternative form of energy production.

— Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026

Definition of alternative

Adjective

Buckhead Heritage, a historic preservation organization, will make a historic building its new headquarters after reaching an agreement with Atlanta Public Schools.

— Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 7 July 2026
The airlines haven’t yet announced what their new, combined frequent flyer program will look like, however.

— Zach Wichter, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of new

Adjective

North Field on Tinian, which was once the busiest airport in the world, was shut down after the war but is undergoing renovation to become an alternate base to Guam as Washington tries to disperse its assets around the region.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
With the facilities unavailable, Caltrans is encouraging travelers to plan ahead by identifying alternate places to stop for fuel, food, restroom breaks and rest before beginning their trip.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of alternate

Adjective

She has also been spotted working as a substitute anchor for various personnel, particularly on weekends.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 July 2026
Prices rise, traders look for substitute barrels, freight costs move and governments issue careful statements about stability.

— Gregory Shahnovsky, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

Definition of substitute

Adjective

Despite these complexities, active carriers maintain powerful air wings with F/A-18 Super Hornets and other advanced aircraft.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
For reasons that remain unclear, he was subsequently approved to be moved in with other detainees.

— Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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