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
Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
And some patients had their elective surgeries canceled and are sent elsewhere for care.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Mount Sion students are taught in small groups for core subjects such as English and math, but join other students for elective, theology and social studies classes, according to the Brother Rice High School website.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Peterson had considered changing the program to an elective class on concerns over students’ lagging enrollment.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 6 Feb. 2025
And some patients had their elective surgeries canceled and are sent elsewhere for care.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Noun
This funding allows our students to learn a multitude of electives including engineering, art, drama, coding, music and much more.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Mount Sion students are taught in small groups for core subjects such as English and math, but join other students for elective, theology and social studies classes, according to the Brother Rice High School website.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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Ginger, black pepper, and orange juice are optional but carry greater health benefits when consumed together, said Jamie Mok, MS, RDN, a registered dietician and spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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With optional features such as skin tone, hair color, glasses, mustache, freckles and appropriate military branch uniform, the dolls can be ordered to look like the parent.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even so, investors might benefit from a refresher on past performance.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Per Erewhon's website, the Wellness from Scratch smoothie includes a mix of organic orange juice, citrus blossom sea moss refresher drink, turmeric juice, pineapple, mango, bananas, plain kefir, vanilla collagen, coconut cream, honey, fresh mint and almond milk.—
Athena Sobhan,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Finally, staff provided three options to the City Council for the location of the firing range for officers.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Despite the four options — Maria, Rachel and two contestants from Grant’s Bachelor season — Ben maintained that Maria was, by far, the frontrunner to be the next Bachelorette.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Supportive housing is permanent, affordable housing combined with voluntary support services to address the underlying issues that prevent some people from maintaining stable housing.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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Already, the Department of Education is moving forward with a proposal to get rid of nearly half its workforce, the Department of Veterans Affairs is targeting a reduction of 80,000 employees and the Social Security Administration has offered voluntary buyouts ahead of a reduction in force.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore agreed in 2021 to buy the team from Glen Taylor over the course of four transactions, and they’ve been locked in a legal battle for the past year.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Over the course of the next seven episodes, the show jumps back and forth between the night of the murder and the hearings to illuminate what happened that evening from the perspectives of a number of different White House residents, guests, and staff members.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The seminar, attended by about 50 people March 4 at the Liberty Station Conference Center in Point Loma, followed the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County in January that displaced thousands of residents and decimated entire neighborhoods.—
Tyler Faurot,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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The lineup includes 11 events, including chef collab dinners, seafood-centric tastings, seminars, a dance party, and Sunday brunch — as well as the signature Grand Tasting event at Lumen Field.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Kane Animal Control holding vaccine, microchip clinics Kane County Animal Control has spring and summer dates open for its low-cost drive-thru rabies vaccine and microchip clinics.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In Texas, for instance, health departments are testing specimens, hosting vaccine clinics and raising public awareness.—
Brian Castrucci,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Its colors looked richer and more saturated than both TVs, and its brightness easily outdid even the Bravia 9, one of the most fiery TVs in its class.—
Ryan Waniata,
WIRED,
13 Mar. 2025
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Flagg has been the center point for NBA teams in this draft class for some time now and many see him as one of the next stars in the league.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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