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
Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
That’s when students are choosing math tracks, picking electives, and developing habits.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Another example is the UNLV finance department creating an elective course for its students, pursuing careers in financial services, to be SEC licensed (Series 65 or 66) upon graduation.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Meanwhile, Camp Joli starts from €1,999 (about $2,350) for accommodations, meals (prepared by a private chef), and electives.
—Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
That’s when students are choosing math tracks, picking electives, and developing habits.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Noun
But like others before and since, Cunningham succumbed to the trappings of elective office.
—Jeff McDonald, Mercury News, 29 Aug. 2025
Another example is the UNLV finance department creating an elective course for its students, pursuing careers in financial services, to be SEC licensed (Series 65 or 66) upon graduation.
—Kenneth G. Winans, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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As part of the festivities in Cooperstown, Ichiro was invited to an optional golf outing.—
Brad Lefton,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Partnerships with platforms like Hometainment provide optional private chefs, mixologists, and wellness experts, turning a quiet night in into something memorable.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And its prestige image started to fade as snazzy new Chinese EV makers emerged and Tesla’s lineup needed a refresher (a new, roomier six-seater Model Y had a successful launch in August).—
Rebecca A. Fannin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a quick refresher on why there are two Monday games on certain weeks, plus the differences between ABC and ESPN broadcasts.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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For women with dense breasts, several options exist beyond standard mammography.—
Dr. Megha Gupta,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Those cuts have left some families who had been hoping to join trials of new treatments scrambling to find other options.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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What to Know Several companies have issued voluntary recalls of shrimp products suspected of possible Cs-137 contamination.—
Matt Cannon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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What’s desperately needed, Sisti said, are comprehensive investments in mental health — Housing First programs, funding to build up a mental health care workforce, and an easily accessible and coordinated system of voluntary treatment that prevents people from deteriorating on the streets.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Prime Day deals that save you a ton of money, of course!—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
7 Oct. 2025
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That’s the grand vision, of course, so many miles down the road.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Both are also mandated to attend a parenting seminar within 60 days of the divorce filing.—
Sean Mandell,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Shrek The Third director Raman Hui, Elvis producer Schuyler Weiss and top execs from leading Japanese broadcasters Nippon TV and TBS are among the speakers set for the seminar program at this year’s TIFFCOM contents market in Tokyo.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Many of these hospitals and clinics became the target of protests or bomb threats.—
Jacob Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The change affects UnitedHealthcare members enrolled in a commercial plan, Medicare or Medicaid who receive care at Ascension Wisconsin hospitals, clinics or other locations, as well as associated practices of Ascension Medical Group, according to Ascension's statement.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now, Stern, who co-founded Apple Fitness+ and previously oversaw Ford's subscription services, aims to upgrade Peloton's products in an effort to match its wide range of class types with its hardware.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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This leads to cultural classes as the town learns about unity and breaking down barriers.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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