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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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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

Finally, she assigned seats in alphabetical order, last names first.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg