as in particular
tending to select carefully
we were highly selective about the music we listened to while trying out loudspeakers
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Recent Examples of selective
The camp — a selective experience for some of the top rising skaters in the country — had been a triumphant moment for many of the skaters on the plane, some as young as 11.
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Of those, 22 fiction features and 17 documentaries were backed through selective schemes, with another 11 fiction features and two documentaries backed by the Film Production Incentive scheme.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
This selective approach ensures that every new location enhances the brand’s prestige rather than diluting it.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
At the start of the school year, the Upshot asked selective colleges for the racial and ethnic composition of their incoming classes.
—Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
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Alex Apatoff, People.com, 31 Jan. 2025
Of those, 22 fiction features and 17 documentaries were backed through selective schemes, with another 11 fiction features and two documentaries backed by the Film Production Incentive scheme.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
This selective approach ensures that every new location enhances the brand’s prestige rather than diluting it.
—Jennifer C. Wolfe, Esq., Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
At the start of the school year, the Upshot asked selective colleges for the racial and ethnic composition of their incoming classes.
—Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for selective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for selective
Adjective
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For his supporters in particular, the focus on ending DEI is popular.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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With nearly 800 five-star ratings, this particular Lululemon vest is clearly a beloved investment piece.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the consumer gets increasingly choosy , Ma said Costco is also a preferable play because of its focus on value.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2024
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Despite some recent sales shortfalls, Signet has been effectively navigating a highly price-promotional retail landscape where consumers have become increasingly choosy.—
David Moin,
WWD,
1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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The ice cream machines at McDonald’s are notoriously picky and will stop working for a variety of reasons.—
Jason Ogaard,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Gregory’s picky eating has been a long-running gag on the show, but when Erica bails on a hard-to-get reservation, Barbara encourages Gregory to fill in so Janine doesn’t have to cancel.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Give your sink a nice bubble bath by stopping the drain and filling the basin along with a tablet.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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Elizabeth had started working and spent some of her wages on nice outfits.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Selective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selective. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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