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
Students will be prohibited from using cell phones throughout the school day in elementary and middle schools under a measure (HB 1105) that expands a restriction on using phones during instructional time.
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The initiative is a partnership between the district and the City of Little Rock in that local businesses, community partners and members are engaged in the effort to encourage more reading, particularly for elementary students.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 June 2025
There are some signs of progress on those other factors, such as a recent agreement to encourage local school systems to use phonics in teaching elementary students how to read, the most important of all academic skills.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
What To Know The growing resistance to phones on school grounds has been burgeoning since Florida enacted statewide changes in elementary and middle schools in 2023.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
The initiative is a partnership between the district and the City of Little Rock in that local businesses, community partners and members are engaged in the effort to encourage more reading, particularly for elementary students.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 June 2025
There are some signs of progress on those other factors, such as a recent agreement to encourage local school systems to use phonics in teaching elementary students how to read, the most important of all academic skills.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 20 June 2025
What To Know The growing resistance to phones on school grounds has been burgeoning since Florida enacted statewide changes in elementary and middle schools in 2023.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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The basic problem is that no two plants have exactly the same water requirements.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Then, just provide basic personal information to secure your new account with bet365.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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From behind the fence, at the white hut, a rudimentary but powerful loudhailer and speaker system is set up, from which a commentator fills every second of dead air with excitable exhortations to Allah combined with knowledgeable play-by-play analysis in machine-gun fast Arabic.—
Camilla Wright,
semafor.com,
11 July 2025
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What began as rudimentary chatbots programmed to respond to queries based on keywords eventually evolved into GenAI.—
Vivek Ahuja,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Quickly becoming a fan favorite for the Angels faithful, Moore capped his introductory homestand with another clutch at-bat — in a week that started with a bang thanks to his two home run spectacle Tuesday against the Red Sox.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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In the introductory remarks, patrons were urged to keep as quiet as possible in order to experience the possibilities of hearing overlapping ensembles.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Character is fundamental to leadership; without it, leadership is a position without moral conviction.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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The Montana Supreme Court said the state constitution gives minors the same fundamental rights as adults.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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