selective
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Chasten Buttigieg, the husband of former transportation secretary Pete Buttigieg, captured the frustration with conservative media’s selective outrage.
From Salon • May 18, 2026
Consumer-behavior analyst Chip West says Americans have responded to higher gas prices by being more selective in what they buy.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
But by developing genetic markers for particular traits - colour, shape, disease resistance, flowering longevity and so on - Floricultura and its competitors can try to speed up the process of selective breeding.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Of those 1,200 schools, there are less than 60 that are actually very selective, and yet almost all 1,200 fake that what’s great about them is how many people they can reject and exclude.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
“Or I can look at whoever I’m talking to but shift my attention so that I’m listening to Kat. “It’s an exercise in selective attention.”
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
Vocabulary lists containing selective
Donald Trump Foreign Policy Address
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Setting and Structure
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The MGMT Solution," Vocabulary from Chapter 1
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
