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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

Here is the list of candidates in alphabetical order:

From BBC • Feb. 26, 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

She was reading a book a day in alphabetical order and not skipping the dry ones.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith



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