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
Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Operational adjustments may include replacing some electives with credential-earning courses or making Physical Education an after-school activity, freeing up resources for credentialing efforts.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
No longer in majority elective power in Washington, climate extremists are clearly trying every trick in the book to undercut America’s dominance, while attempting a mammoth money grab.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The two courses are not AP classes, Purcell said, but rather one-semester social studies electives available to students in grades 10-12.
—Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Operational adjustments may include replacing some electives with credential-earning courses or making Physical Education an after-school activity, freeing up resources for credentialing efforts.
—Scott White, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Noun
Drinan served for 10 years before Pope John Paul II demanded that all priests withdraw from elective politics.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 15 May 2025
No longer in majority elective power in Washington, climate extremists are clearly trying every trick in the book to undercut America’s dominance, while attempting a mammoth money grab.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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Once in the main lounge, La Première customers can now book optional suites with a butler, a spacious living room, a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom, and even an outdoor patio.—
Michele Robson,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
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Inside, a breathable mesh pocket adds room for silverware, snacks, or an optional ice pack, and the gingham print makes lunch feel like a picnic.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
Noun
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As a refresher, too much exposure to the sun's rays can result in long-lasting damage, leading to concerns like sun spots, skin sagging, fine lines and wrinkles, and so on.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
11 June 2025
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To make ordering worthwhile, get dad a few bottles and a measured chemist’s glass to dispense said refresher from his own bar.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 June 2025
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That might mean building more recovery time into high-pressure roles, offering better internal mobility options, or training managers in better communication techniques.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Spectrum and Xfinity offer a range of options for internet speeds.—
Kara McGinley,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Such findings have almost always been resolved through voluntary resolutions between schools and the federal government.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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To that end, the feds can often compel witnesses to talk and share evidence (in contrast, the NBA relies on the voluntary cooperation of people outside the league).—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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The poverty level, of course, climbs with family size.—
Fiona Riley,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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There’s a token human story, all about how Gemme redeems herself and also, of course, about the fate of Cady (Violet McGraw), who was M3GAN’s bestie in the first film.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
Noun
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It will be used in all of the university’s first-year seminars and will be accompanied by panel discussions, workshops and additional engagement opportunities throughout the year.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Any Connecticut organization, business, non-profit or municipality, interested in hosting a Narcan seminar, can give us a call.—
Raj Dodani,
Hartford Courant,
24 June 2025
Noun
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The Senate Parliamentarian upheld a provision in the bill prohibiting Medicaid funds from being used to reimburse health clinics that also provide elective abortions, saying that the measure was compliant with the Byrd Rule, which restricts what can be included in a budget reconciliation bill.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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Between April 2021 and July 2023, prosecutors say that Ali struck agreements with at least 41 substance abuse clinics in Arizona, including two identified in court papers as TUSA and CHWC.—
Ryan Lucas,
NPR,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Activities such as ocean swimming sessions and stand-up paddle boarding, as well as Wim Hof breathing and cold endurance classes, are on offer.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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The 22-year-old is fresh off a dominant senior season and is widely regarded as one of the top quarterback prospects of his respective class.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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