curricula

variants also curriculums
plural of curriculum
as in courses
formal the courses that are taught by a school, college, etc. the undergraduate curriculum The college has a liberal arts curriculum.

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Recent Examples of curricula The academy idea remains in its formative stages but is likely to include curricula that cover human and non-human spaceflight operations, ground control operations, space vehicle design, orbital debris mitigation, and related disciplines. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 The regimen stresses the understanding of phonics, mandated in reading curriculums in Wisconsin since Act 20 was passed in 2023. — Elena Metinidis, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The postsecondary programs include curriculums for HVAC certification, massage therapy, nursing assistants, phlebotomy, solar energy technician and semiconductor cleanroom operator, among other concentrations. — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026 The agency recommended 71 wide-ranging topics for medical schools to consider adding to curriculums. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 27 July 2026 Universities built entire curricula in intercultural communication. — Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Vladimir Putin has established a Presidential Commission on AI and changed national curricula to emphasize the technology. — Nikita Ostrovsky, Time, 18 June 2026 Unlike the main Nation's Report Card test for fourth and eighth graders, which is updated regularly with new skills to reflect changing curricula, the long-term test has stayed largely the same since the 1970s. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 Unlike the main Nation’s Report Card test for fourth- and eighth-graders, which is updated regularly with new skills to reflect changing curricula, the long-term test has stayed largely the same since the 1970s. — Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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Noun
  • In the many rooms with a view, The Homestead rooms offer extensive and charmingly vast views of the colors of trees, courses, and property surrounding.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Many K-8th grade students receive a smattering of foreign language instruction (a day or two a week, or a quarter), but then they are expected to take year-long courses in foreign language in high school to satisfy university requirements.
    — Doug Wojcieszak, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The cells will undergo electrical, thermal, and safety testing at Mercedes-Benz facilities and specialized external institutes.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026
  • In truth, the German economy has shown signs of recovery since the start of this year, leading economic research institutes to revise their full year growth forecasts upward.
    — , CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The organization hosts conferences, seminars and a mentoring program to help educators promote into leadership roles.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This year, the August days were filled with live podcasts and seminars, ranging from football analytics to responsible gaming.
    — Chad Millman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Plus, unlimited workshops and yoga classes are included with your stay.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The student was enrolled in one of Resendiz’ classes during the last academic year, but is not currently enrolled in any of her classes, police said.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Curricula.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curricula. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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