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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


Example Sentences

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Instead, Polymarket’s rules stated that a tie would “resolve in favor of the nominated film whose listed name comes first in alphabetical order.”

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

You’ll find them listed below in alphabetical order.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Here’s a summary of his ratings on the seven airlines, with them listed in alphabetical order:

From MarketWatch • Feb. 3, 2026

This list, in alphabetical order by surname, will be updated once candidates have been confirmed.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

Bunks were assigned based on alphabetical order, which put Sam directly above me—a small mercy, seeing as the rest of the girls were nothing like her.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken