ELECTIVES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

electives

noun

plural of elective

as in courses

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Relevance

as in options

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rejectees

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Noun

The menu consisted of three courses and dessert, along with appetizers from six local restaurants.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 14 Sep. 2026
The courses must be broad enough to count as introductory surveys— no special topics or advanced studies may qualify—and restrictions govern who can craft and run them.

— Mark Bauerlein, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of courses

Noun

Of satisfyingly crunchy crusts and chewy interiors, there are plenty of options to choose from.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Sep. 2026
Stronger cash flow, better loss data and greater balance-sheet capacity can give leadership options that were impractical earlier in the company’s development.

— Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of options

Noun

Credit counseling organizations also offer free or low-cost classes and programs addressing topics like bankruptcy, credit card debt, mortgages, foreclosure, student loans and small business loans.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Yoga classes and open-air cinema nights are also held in this appealing rooftop space.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of classes

Noun

Attendees posed for selfies with our supermodel cover stars Anok Yai and Alex Consani, got their curls refreshed with Wella Professionals, and had their foreheads smoothed at VIP neuromodulator appointments.

— Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026
No big plans or appointments needed, just letting the night unfold naturally.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of appointments

Noun

As for thought leadership, Waanders wants to continue having seminars on such subjects as the role of public art and issues related to race, class, and gender in the arts.

— Sarah Douglas, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Nattiv was young when his grandmother started to participate in activities held by the cult, which included talks, seminars and free dancing sessions.

— Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of seminars

Noun

Fan-favorites are set to return, including the FlowRider surf simulator, the Crown’s Edge zip line and skywalk, Adrenaline Peak rock-climbing wall, Lost Dunes mini-golf course and sports courts.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
So plenty of shopping and old-town favorites such as the Loos American Bar, the high-stepping horses of the Spanish Riding School, the Albertina museum (but ask directions for the new Albertina Modern, a little further away).

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

Under the contract that expired June 30, UCLA had been providing specialty care to 9,000 medically frail patients from Health Care LA, an association of nonprofit clinics that serve patients covered by Medi-Cal, the state program for the poor.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Daily happenings include golf at nearby Ko Olina Golf Club, group sunrise yoga, tennis clinics, pickleball workshops, resin surfboard painting, and stargazing.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of clinics

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