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
Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 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
What kept her going was a strong team —the elective team at MLK.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2025
In Tarrant County hearings, each person was heard out, but the event was elective for commissioners.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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Yet even with these far-reaching effects, financial literacy continues to be treated as an optional skill set rather than as a cornerstone of true economic progress.—
Kevin Cohee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Some of these technologies are essential for ensuring the proper functioning of the service or website and cannot be disabled, while others are optional but serve to enhance the user experience in various ways.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Watch this video to see how to make a DIY refresher spray for your home.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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New concerns, past trauma In the lead-up to school, Ritter was already meeting with Ascension Catholic Academy staff for regular safety refresher training when the shootings happened at Annunciation.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Another con was having fewer options in rural or suburban regions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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If not covered, check alternative options like FEMA assistance or other reimbursement programs.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This has for decades been underpinned by voluntary pricing agreements — voluntary in the sense that non-voluntary terms would have been worse — between the industry and the NHS.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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On August 22, Blue Bell Creameries announced a voluntary recall of its 64-ounce Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream due to the presence of undeclared nuts, which pose a risk to individuals with nut allergies.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That crisis could’ve served as a wake-up call—a sign that Macron should adopt a more collaborative approach, if not reconsider some of his more unpopular economic policies—but Macron took a different course.—
Cole Stangler,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Their five-course tasting menu changes daily, but their creativity and warmth are always consistent.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interns are paid and work between 10 to 15 weeks with opportunities to attend workshops and seminars that teach topics like email etiquette, how to create elevator pitches and other social skills.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Monteverdi Tuscany The Academy’s cooking classes, tastings, and seminars are overseen by Monteverdi’s executive chef Riccardo Bacciotini and led by several amazing instructors, including Bodoni herself.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After a life-altering chemical exposure overseas led to Ruponen losing his ability to walk, regular visits to the veterans' health clinic every six months are crucial.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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At Novant, the upfront cost is almost $3,000 for 24/7 access to a provider through two clinics in the region, Hallmark Care and Traditions Concierge Medicine in Charlotte.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For the class of 2025, the promise of the cap and gown is colliding with the unfortunate realities of a labor market in flux.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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But when Foniadakis sat in on a company class to size up dancers for his new piece, Panek caught his eye.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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