Thesaurus results for EXTRACURRICULAR

extracurricular

adjective

ˌek-strə-kə-ˈri-kyə-lər

as in extramarital

relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities

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Recent Examples of extracurricular Inside, small groups of students are rehearsing for their school plays or practicing other extracurricular activities. —

Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025 Yet, as Maryland — a state rich in cultural heritage and artistic innovation — has demonstrated, the arts are not mere extracurricular activities but essential components of a well-rounded education. —

John Milton Wesley, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2025 India’s ability to balance rigorous academics, extracurricular pursuits and meaningful relationships demonstrates her resilience, leadership and character. —

Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2024 All extracurricular activities scheduled for Friday and Saturday will be canceled. —

Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for extracurricular

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