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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

So instead the 34 will line up on the floor of the sports hall in alphabetical order to hear how many votes they received.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 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

We lined up outside in the corridor in alphabetical order and marched in to music played on a record player.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez



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