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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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On the poster, the multi-genre, multigenerational lineup was organized not by popularity, but by the alphabetical order of artists’ names: among them Bikini Kill, Chappell Roan, Doechii and Garbage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026

Here is a list - in alphabetical order, by surname - of the seven candidates who are standing in the mayoral election:

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

The S&P 500 sectors are listed in alphabetical order with the full index at the bottom.

From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

I zero in on the alphabetical order, moving to the next aisle.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera



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