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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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Before, the books were placed on the general shelves in alphabetical order.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

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

Other candidates who have confirmed their intention to stand in the contest – set to be held on July 30 – include, in alphabetical order:

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

It took him a minute to figure out that everything was arranged in alphabetical order, by the owners’ names, and a few minutes to find the Bs.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis


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