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alphabetical

[al-fuh-bet-i-kuhl] / ˌæl fəˈbɛt ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
in ascending order of a writing system
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
unalphabetical


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This year, expect to hear the names Austen, Boelo and Chloe, which are the first three on the alphabetical list, followed by Dano and Evelyn.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Listed in alphabetical order, with an excerpt from their survey responses:

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

These 10 funds are listed here in alphabetical order:

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 24, 2026

Here is the list of candidates in alphabetical order:

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

I almost suggested that it should be alphabetical order—Somerset and Tanaka—but since it was her idea and she’s more of the expert, I figured her name should come first.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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