as in voluntary
subject to one's freedom of choice
at the resort all recreational activities are optional, and you may choose to participate in none of them
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Recent Examples of optional
Standard connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with optional upgrades like dual-SIM 4G LTE or 5G mobile broadband.
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PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Discussion boards and optional office hours are offered to provide additional support as students move through the course.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Given that water isn’t exactly optional for living, a potentially durable engineering solution like this is worth running to ground.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
As mentioned, the Bellbird comes with a lot of optional upgrades and there are too many to list in full.
—Adam Williams
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
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PC Magazine, 28 May 2025
Discussion boards and optional office hours are offered to provide additional support as students move through the course.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
Given that water isn’t exactly optional for living, a potentially durable engineering solution like this is worth running to ground.
—Tom Philp, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
As mentioned, the Bellbird comes with a lot of optional upgrades and there are too many to list in full.
—Adam Williams
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optional
Adjective
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McMahon announced roughly half the agency's workforce would be eliminated through a combination of mass layoffs and voluntary buyouts.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Jennifer Kellogg, who stayed with the couple the week of the killing, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 17 years in prison, according to Antelope Valley Press.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Per the outlets, Ryan had taken some time off in August in order to have the elective eye procedure and expected to be back in uniform a few days later.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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Kettering Health, which employs more than 1,800 doctors, said the cyberattack had disrupted its call center and caused the cancellation of elective inpatient and outpatient procedures.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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For shareholders, of note will be the potential impact on discretionary funds available for distribution, including dividends, share buybacks and bonus payments.—
Ruxandra Iordache,April Roach,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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That sentiment may be particularly true for discretionary categories, including fashion and apparel.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
6 June 2025
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“Optional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optional. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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