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
Interestingly, many of the elementary schools built here from 1886-1891 were named for poets, including John Greenleaf Whittier.
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Most districts use the same buses for all their students, staggering start times for their elementary, middle and high schools.
—Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
That's an ideal fit for elementary and high-school classroom settings, where almost all issued laptops have touch screens.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Presented during the board’s all-day meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday, the proposal would standardize math instruction at the elementary level to ensure all students are meeting minimum grade-level standards.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Most districts use the same buses for all their students, staggering start times for their elementary, middle and high schools.
—Leslie Postal, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Mar. 2025
That's an ideal fit for elementary and high-school classroom settings, where almost all issued laptops have touch screens.
—Michael Kan, PCMAG, 26 Feb. 2025
Presented during the board’s all-day meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday, the proposal would standardize math instruction at the elementary level to ensure all students are meeting minimum grade-level standards.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
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The basic Hulu subscription with ads is $9.99 per month, while the Disney+, Hulu Bundle basic starts at $10.99/month.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Sailing lessons: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program during this six-session class.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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When a new student arrives in the middle of the year with rudimentary English skills, the bilingual aide helps them, and me, out by providing direct support that suits their needs.—
Jeremy DeLuca,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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Chase scenes are easily tracked over rich urban terrain, and shootouts tend to play out in clear, rudimentary compositions.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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New Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs expressed his excitement about playing with quarterback Drake Maye in his introductory press conference Friday at Gillette Stadium.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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One question from Wilson’s introductory press conference was a good snapshot into Mr. Unlimited.—
Charlotte Carroll,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite the liberal and progressive stances of modern filmmakers, their lack of creativity and originality reveals a fundamental contempt behind the many remakes assaulting the marketplace, from Dune to Snow White.—
Armond White,
National Review,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to the two speakers, the fundamental role of film festivals has evolved significantly.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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