as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
even seemingly unbiased judges are influenced by their own subjective assumptions and interpretations of the law
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Recent Examples of subjective
Google and Yelp comments are obviously subjective, regardless of what’s being rated.
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Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
In September 2025, however, the site was rezoned to allow a multifamily overlay after the city received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development stating that under the Housing Accountability Act the city may not apply certain subjective standards to the project.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gauging the level of Fed independence is somewhat subjective because views on the future course of rates can vary greatly.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
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Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
What’s best is subjective and mostly depends on your needs and tastes, but the best edging options will be the ones that most reflect your aesthetic while also effectively defining your beds and aiding in soil retention.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026
In September 2025, however, the site was rezoned to allow a multifamily overlay after the city received a letter from the California Department of Housing and Community Development stating that under the Housing Accountability Act the city may not apply certain subjective standards to the project.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Gauging the level of Fed independence is somewhat subjective because views on the future course of rates can vary greatly.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for subjective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for subjective
Adjective
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Today, in the 2050s, quantum networks send information that protects our banks, power grids and personal identities.—
David Awschalom,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Beyond credit reports, certain services monitor other personal data that may be exposed in breaches or sold online.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Movement data can also inform personalized exercise and therapy regimens to help people preserve mobility.—
Bryan T. Kelly,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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This allows staff to assist customers more efficiently without ever having to leave their side, resulting in a more seamless and personalized shopping experience.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Subjective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subjective. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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