as in optional
subject to one's freedom of choice
a plastic surgeon who mainly does face-lifting and other kinds of elective surgery
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as in refresher
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as in option
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Recent Examples of elective
Sam Roberts, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the bills was to allow elective abortions up to 15 weeks, and the other two were to increase protections for access to IVF and contraception in the state.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Justice Chin Brandt would become the first descendant of a Chinese immigrant to win elective office in New York State.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the bills was to allow elective abortions up to 15 weeks, and the other two were to increase protections for access to IVF and contraception in the state.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
While Ocean Week is for elementary school, sixth graders in the graphic design elective with Jackie Mendez also got involved, designing posters for each habitat.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
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Meanwhile, WhatsApp assured users via BBC News that its suddenly ever-present blue circle is optional, despite being unremovable.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Channeling your favorite herbivore from Jurassic Park is optional.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since The Accountant was released in 2016, viewers who have seen the movie previously may need a refresher before seeing The Accountant 2, while audiences seeing the film for the first time may gain a greater understanding of Christian’s backstory before seeing the sequel.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The refreshers were available in three flavors: Summer-Berry, Summer-Berry with Lemonade and Summer Skies.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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Purple paint is also a preferred option over signs because property owners often struggle with keeping signs up due to wind, rain or even vandals, according to Carolina Forestry & Realty.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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Union, the resort’s New York steakhouse, has top-notch menu options and features surprise performances from local dancers.—
Kareema Bee,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
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At least 2,000 of the agency's roughly 6,100 full-time employees have either left or plan to leave under the waves of terminations and voluntary retirements ordered by Elon Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency, Coen told USA TODAY.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Velazquez, 24, signed a plea deal in March for voluntary manslaughter and a gun enhancement.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
1 May 2025
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Most grid batteries are designed to store and dispatch electricity over the course of two to eight hours, but the grid also needs ways to stash power for days, weeks, and even months since power demand shifts throughout the year.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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On the top deck at the stern of the ship, there were three suites set up under the stars for sleeping al fresco if the residents so desired, with butler service of course.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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During the daytime, Martínez conducts tastings and seminars that are lively and informative, as guests are not always familiar with the variety and quality of the wines produced across Mexico.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Getting educated in seminars, workshops or trend forecasting sessions is possible on a broader scale when industry players with different expertise meet at one place.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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Around half of her patients at the fertility clinic are at least 38 years old.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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There are more skin clinics than Starbucks in Korea.—
Parizaad Khan Sethi,
Allure,
2 May 2025
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That means Eternal Spark has some of the largest outdoor space available in its class.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
30 Apr. 2025
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Other professors taught his classes this semester at FIU.—
David J. Neal and,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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