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as in developmental
made or done as an experiment
an experimental procedure for patients suffering from leukemia
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as in empirical
based on observation or experience
asserted that experimental knowledge is vastly superior to idle speculation and theorizing
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Recent Examples of experimental
Reynolds also bound 12 works by her friend the experimental writer Raymond Queneau.
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Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In his acidic 1931 satire, Black No More, the writer George Schuyler imagines a world where Black people can undergo an experimental surgery to become white.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Small brands and designers can bring inventive, experimental projects to life without the pressure of high MOQs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
In 2025, Millie Bobby Brown steps up to the mantle to defy internet bullies and keep serving her maximalist, experimental style—in a look indebted to Twain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Karen Chernick, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
In his acidic 1931 satire, Black No More, the writer George Schuyler imagines a world where Black people can undergo an experimental surgery to become white.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Mar. 2025
Small brands and designers can bring inventive, experimental projects to life without the pressure of high MOQs.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2025
In 2025, Millie Bobby Brown steps up to the mantle to defy internet bullies and keep serving her maximalist, experimental style—in a look indebted to Twain.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for experimental
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Thao Ha, an associate professor in developmental psychology at Arizona State University, directs the HEART Lab, or Healthy Experiences Across Relationships and Transitions.—
Jaron Lanier,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Chronic exposure to high heat has been linked to preterm birth and low-birth weight, which can set a baby up for cascading health problems in their first years of life such as feeding challenges, difficulties breathing, and developmental delays.—
Chelsea Rivera,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2025
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This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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Just days before their performance, the court granted the preliminary injunction.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ruling created a preliminary injunction in the case between the health system, which is Idaho’s largest, and Attorney General Raúl Labrador. Spokespersons for St. Luke’s and the Attorney General’s Office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Mar. 2025
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Not only will this proposal protect the homebuyers, but will preserve the reputation and integrity of the Realtor and seller by ensuring that the transaction is in part based upon objective information from a licensed professional home inspector.—
Dean Pedon,
Hartford Courant,
17 Mar. 2025
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That offers a more objective way to assess risk than your emotional reaction to losing money on investment.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2025
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The pilot episode of The Baldwins, TLC’s new reality show about actor Alec Baldwin and his family, is one of the darkest and most bizarre hours of television to appear in recent memory.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
21 Feb. 2025
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The pilot episode of Martin's new TV show on Outdoor Channel centers around his journey to becoming a master of West Tennessee whole hog barbecue, a technique enduring among only a few pitmasters in the state.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
25 Apr. 2024
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“Experimental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experimental. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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