electives

noun

plural of elective
1
as in courses

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2
as in options

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for electives
  1. courses
  2. options
  3. classes
  4. appointments
  5. seminars
  6. favorites
  7. clinics
Noun
  • Defensive driving courses may be offered online or in person, and the savings can sometimes last several years.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • District and state social studies curriculum requirements often feature middle school civics courses, and math-civics concepts align well with middle school math standards.
    — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of courses
Noun
  • OpenAI will discontinue two legacy voice options in ChatGPT next month, leaving GPT-Live as the platform’s default voice experience.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Left-hander Braxton Garrett is out of minor-league options and must be on the pitching staff in some capacity.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • The gym is expansive by hotel standards, with cardio machines, strength-training equipment, and a packed schedule of daily classes ranging from yoga and barre to HIIT and spin.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Pollack said the district also wants to improve upon math and hopes to maintain the high number of students that enroll in advanced placement and dual credit classes.
    — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of classes
Noun
  • The transition website will provide information on how to apply for positions or appointments within the administration, as well as details about the inauguration celebrations.
    — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • As the race results were officially called yesterday evening, both Haaland and Flanagan emerged to celebrate their historic appointments in their respective states.
    — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • North Bergen officials have been holding seminars and passing out fliers to let residents know about their rights if they're stopped by ICE, including the right to remain silent.
    — Christine Sloan, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Members sign up to a set of guidelines around victim protection, attend events and host seminars.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to shop 14 favorites that are guaranteed to fill your home with a little Christmas magic—all for under $100.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Canadian rock favorites Nickelback start on the chart podium with Everything Under The Sun (Virgin Music Group/Inertia), their 11th studio album.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • Istanbul Care is an option to consider when comparing clinics that serve international hair transplant patients.
    — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Local investment can sustain treatment through existing healthcare systems, community clinics and nonprofit organizations.
    — Lisette Islas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of clinics
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