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
Also this month, our upper elementary students began their regular visits to Poway Gardens, alocal memory care facility near our school.
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Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
As the new school year began, there might have been fewer smiles among elementary students hoping to get a therapeutic snuggle from their favorite four-legged companion.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
Mark Russell is a commercial real estate broker and his wife Heather is an elementary schoolteacher.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
In an attempt to help the elementary schooler conquer his fears, Gee picked him up and tossed him into the water below.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Jose Bolanos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
As the new school year began, there might have been fewer smiles among elementary students hoping to get a therapeutic snuggle from their favorite four-legged companion.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025
Mark Russell is a commercial real estate broker and his wife Heather is an elementary schoolteacher.
—Laura Ness, Mercury News, 28 Sep. 2025
In an attempt to help the elementary schooler conquer his fears, Gee picked him up and tossed him into the water below.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elementary
Adjective
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Even the smallest cabin, Clunie, has a kitchen area with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge; it’s also outfitted with basic kitchen utensils and Wi-Fi.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
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But Makovsky is concerned that a prolonged shutdown could cause disruptions as workers missing their paychecks must figure out how to pay for rent, groceries and other basic needs.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Ants display rudimentary counting abilities, can understand the concept of zero and make tools.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
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The voice performers — including Thomas Lennon, Kyle Mooney, Melissa Villasenor, and Fortune Feimster — are superior to the rudimentary computer animation that probably works better on the small screen.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sign up today and use coupon code EARLYBIRD for an introductory discount of 30% off $97 (+taxes and fees) through July 15, 2025.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Louie, a 31-year-old former TV reporter, and Velovic, a 25-year-old who works in tech sales, both had strong introductory confessionals as the boats were coming to the marooning.—
Christopher Kuhagen,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Previous government shutdowns have not resulted in mass layoffs, and previous presidents have not used the time to make fundamental changes to agencies.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Thriving in this new hybrid workforce, where human judgment is amplified by AI collaborators, requires a fundamental change in our mindsets, skillsets, and strategys.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Elementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elementary. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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