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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

Here is a list - in alphabetical order, by surname - of the seven candidates who are standing in the mayoral election:

From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026

These 13 highly recommended value stocks are listed below, in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026

“Are you going with an alphabetical classification system or something a bit more complex?”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein



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