SUBJECTIVE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

subjective

adjective

(ˌ)səb-ˈjek-tiv

Definition of subjective

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 Structured demand required manual interpretation of requirements, often influenced by subjective bias. — Adam Feiner, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 The executive pointed to the trade for Freddy Peralta as one in which subjective ideas, including Peralta’s clubhouse energy, pushed the Mets to value the pitcher more than objective measures. — Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Tests show the gaps between subjective grades and real understanding—and this, in turn, gives the public and administrators a sense of which schools are actually teaching their students. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026 Filmmakers are billing it as the first faithful adaptation of London’s novel because it will be made from Buck’s subjective experience. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjective

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One is that with the noise in the tank, the crew will have to use the sort of personal helmet microphones as used by helicopter pilots.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
More broadly, the season moved away from formulaic dressing toward a more individual, instinctive approach to style, where contrasting references and personal expression take precedence over a single aesthetic.

— Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of personal

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Technogym Checkup supports operators across fitness, health care, hospitality and corporate wellness environments to deliver more personalized and measurable experiences.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
The service Service is polished, attentive, and highly personalized.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026

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