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 Journalists understand, or should, that statistical surveys of subjective material are fertile ground for as many question marks as answers. — Sam Roberts, Longreads, 11 Aug. 2026 One group got no special instructions, while the other was told to actively find moments of awe on their walk, seeking out novelty, tapping into wonder, and noticing the vastness of things, even in their own neighborhood—all subjective, of course. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026 Michael Serazio, a Boston College communication professor, said the concept of authenticity is subjective in American politics. — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026 Instead of relying on subjective signals—who stayed late or who was most visible in the office—leaders have to articulate exactly where someone is (or isn’t) meeting expectations. — Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for subjective

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Cellphones – the kind used to actually talk to people rather than text and post to social media – weren’t mandatory personal equipment yet, though various personalities involved at the time had them.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
The complaint claims the companies' products have been improperly collecting, sharing and selling personal data, like cellphone and vehicle location data.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

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Fellows will receive personalized advising, mentorship, career development, advice on financial literacy, and community support throughout their time at Rice.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Recommended by Our Editors With the Apple Watch Series 11, Siri AI in the forthcoming watchOS 27 offers similarly personalized and contextual help, which makes sense, given Apple's partnership with Google to add capabilities to its AI software.

— Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 15 Aug. 2026

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