ADOPTIVE Synonyms: 9 Similar and Opposite Words

adoptive

adjective

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Recent Examples of adoptive Among the others in the welcoming committee are Diana, Mike’s devoted wife of nearly half a century, John Vincent, his figurative adoptive son, and Kira Novak, Vincent’s companion. — Dan Pompei, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Coleman played Claire's adoptive father, Noah Bennet, on the series. — Sameen Chaudhry, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 After a New York City childhood spent with their loving adoptive father, Annie (Ella Rubin) and her brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) find themselves in possession of Sterling Point, a remote island in Ontario’s Muskoka region. — Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026 Sterling Point Season 1 centers on 17-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin), raised in New York City with her twin brother Connor (Keen Ruffalo) and loving adoptive father Steven (Jay Duplass). — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for adoptive

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His adopted brother, Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) has devolved into a party machine who often winds up on MTV’s spring break coverage.

— Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026
Lucas Museum Chief Executive Tracey Bates sees another fit between the institution and its adopted city.

— Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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