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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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The 10 with the lowest trailing-year volatilities are listed in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

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 are the 11 retailers, with Dollar Tree and Dollar General listed first, followed by the others in alphabetical order.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

One by one, he heard the names of his colleagues called in alphabetical order.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling