as in adopted
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of adoptive
With new parental figures and a more distant connection to his adoptive father, the future politician felt less and less like a Hamel.
—
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 July 2025
The video chronicles the woman, Cassey Ashby, and her partner's arduous process detailing the hours of training and home studies needed to become the twins' foster, and eventually adoptive, parents.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The 40-year-old was born deaf and with a speech impediment, and he was influenced by his adoptive father’s work as a civil rights lawyer.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
As war erupts between the planets Apocalypse and New Genesis, Scott’s adoptive father, Darkseid, has apparently obtained the Anti-Life Equation, a devastating force capable of dominating the universe.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adoptive
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 1 July 2025
The video chronicles the woman, Cassey Ashby, and her partner's arduous process detailing the hours of training and home studies needed to become the twins' foster, and eventually adoptive, parents.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
The 40-year-old was born deaf and with a speech impediment, and he was influenced by his adoptive father’s work as a civil rights lawyer.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
As war erupts between the planets Apocalypse and New Genesis, Scott’s adoptive father, Darkseid, has apparently obtained the Anti-Life Equation, a devastating force capable of dominating the universe.
—Jamie Lang, Variety, 12 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for adoptive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adoptive
adopted
Adjective
-
The Amazon founder was previously married to Mackenzie Scott from 1993 to 2019, and the couple share three sons and an adopted daughter.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
-
His adopted daughter, Sandra Correia Lopes, 12, weighs just 12 kilograms, or 26 pounds, and falls sick frequently.—
Sui-Lee Wee,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Adoptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adoptive. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share