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
Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Guests also get a Bod Pod body composition analysis, evening elective nutrition and wellness discussions, a cooking demonstration and a garden tour.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Three years ago, the district had to eliminate one elective and currently only offers art and music.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Next school year, Granger will teach a new elective class for theater, brought on by demand, her experience in the field and the fact that La Jolla High School has a theater program.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
Guests also get a Bod Pod body composition analysis, evening elective nutrition and wellness discussions, a cooking demonstration and a garden tour.
—Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
Noun
Sofia Gomez, an aspiring educator and UT freshman, took a women’s and gender studies class as an elective her first semester.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 22 Feb. 2026
Three years ago, the district had to eliminate one elective and currently only offers art and music.
—Alexandra Hardle, AZCentral.com, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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The product also includes optional tritium tube inserts for better visibility in the dark.—
Maryna Holovnova,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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What happens to the team dynamic if participation is optional?—
Eryn Mathewson,
CNN Money,
24 May 2026
Noun
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Over their lifetime, soda consumption has dropped dramatically from its peak in 1998, reusable water bottles have become a staple accessory, and a plethora of new drinks like refreshers and dirty soda have gone mainstream.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
24 May 2026
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The report noted that Singapore Airlines had taken multiple actions to improve safety following the incident, per CNA, including enhancing its turbulence monitoring tools by providing flight crew with electronic tablets, providing crews with refresher training on managing turbulence, and more.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
21 May 2026
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Their fans spent the holiday weekend pushing back against the idea that the franchise would never be more than a bargain option amid rising prices all around them.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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In the Evening With their sweet flavor and chewy texture, dates are a perfect evening snack to satisfy post-dinner dessert cravings and a healthier alternative to refined sugar options, like cookies or brownies.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Deputies from both agencies worked with Palm Coast Animal Control for a voluntary surrender of the animals.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
23 May 2026
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Mandatory service fees are treated differently from voluntary tips and may not automatically go to servers unless the restaurant specifies.—
Jake Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
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However, Khatima also maintained that the four humors played a role in determining the plague’s course.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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The Orange County health officer and fire officials have insisted there have been no toxic chemicals released over the course of the emergency.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Guests can sample dishes from the resort's restaurants while speaking directly with chefs and sommeliers throughout the evening, with hour-long seminars covering everything from Champagne regions to Italian wine pairing.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
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Directors should take part in continuing education seminars and webinars on their fiduciary duties as well as how to detect and avoid potential fraud and abuse.—
Meily Perez,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Throughout the festival, attendees can expect live music, local food and retail vendors, soccer clinics, cooking demos, cultural art performances and DJ sets, according to a news release.—
Olivia Wakim,
AJC.com,
28 May 2026
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In surveillance video obtained by CNN Brasil, Fernandes can be seen being taken out of a car in front of the clinic, evidently unconscious and in a wheelchair.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Our workshop acted out parts of Shange’s text on the first day of a spring semester class in 2010.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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In 2024, 23andMe agreed to pay a $30 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of failing to protect customers whose personal information was exposed in the breach.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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