as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
students who do not have even an elementary knowledge of geography
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Recent Examples of elementary
We parents should be just as excited about their kindergarten, elementary and high schools.
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Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Two of the leaders of Sticks & Sprouts gave a status update on the potential mud-and-water project for the patch of dirt next to the elementary-school playground.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Catherine Ament of Rolling Prairie, near LaPorte, was studying to be an elementary teacher.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1991, mandatory busing for elementary students also ended, though schools were still required to serve between 15% and 50% Black students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Michael Maguire, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Two of the leaders of Sticks & Sprouts gave a status update on the potential mud-and-water project for the patch of dirt next to the elementary-school playground.
—Charlotte Alter, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Catherine Ament of Rolling Prairie, near LaPorte, was studying to be an elementary teacher.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1991, mandatory busing for elementary students also ended, though schools were still required to serve between 15% and 50% Black students.
—Krista Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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Rental companies provide maps and basic instructions, then let passengers set off at their own pace, picnic baskets in hand.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Change is inevitable, but the rapid destruction of the basic precepts upon which our government was formed is beyond dangerous.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even if partners don’t agree on every single detail pertaining to religion or politics, most healthy couples nevertheless share a rudimentary worldview.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Set in 1994 and kitted out with plenty of period-appropriate details, the film’s setting allows for all sorts of mystery (and one, quite funny, rudimentary internet search).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Rodrigo’s introductory project is now up to 224 weeks on the main albums tally and streaming roster, but only 196 turns on the all-encompassing sales list.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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There’s a simmering rage and self-loathing to Blakey, which Latif matches in the form of unpredictable camera motion, but these introductory moments are about as energetic as the movie ever gets.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their approach is founded on collaboration, where solidarity plays a fundamental role.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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This shift represents a fundamental change in how professional development happens, with corporations taking direct responsibility for credentialing workers in emerging technologies.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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