as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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Recent Examples of elementary
The comptroller’s broader agenda also prioritizes universal afterschool programs in elementary and middle school, and improvements and the expansion of summer programs, such as Summer Rising and the Summer Youth Employment Program.
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Patrick Daley Thompson in bank fraud case Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for a unanimous court, said the case turned on elementary logic.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This year, 20 skiers make up the team — primarily local elementary and middle schoolers — but anyone is welcome to join.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At a meet in Maine earlier this month, entrants alongside Schreiner included elementary and high school children and seniors.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025
Patrick Daley Thompson in bank fraud case Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for a unanimous court, said the case turned on elementary logic.
—Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
This year, 20 skiers make up the team — primarily local elementary and middle schoolers — but anyone is welcome to join.
—Jacob Spetzler, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 2025
At a meet in Maine earlier this month, entrants alongside Schreiner included elementary and high school children and seniors.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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The challenges of protecting a world-famous trans daughter aside, Wade is trying to navigate the basic father-teen dynamics.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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At first glance, the looks follow the same basic pattern: pants, a T-shirt, and a blazer.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of making something miraculous out of rudimentary materials, Government Cheese has a pantry of fine ingredients but never puts together anything palatable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2025
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This enables the system to plan novel action sequences to achieve specified goals—a rudimentary form of reasoning and planning.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The introductory model features an Iceco fridge, Dometic Go water storage and faucet system with removable inset sink basin, cutting board worktop, and dual-burner Cook Partner gas stove that fits atop the drawer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2025
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Four years ago, Robin Thurston, a new owner of Outside, hosted an introductory meeting with the staff of the magazine.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Now the data revolution is reimagining one of the game’s most fundamental tools: the bat.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Respecting other people’s time, including, importantly, the fans who support the game, is a fundamental courtesy.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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