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
Sam Roberts, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the bills was to allow elective abortions up to 15 weeks, and the other two were to increase protections for access to IVF and contraception in the state.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Justice Chin Brandt would become the first descendant of a Chinese immigrant to win elective office in New York State.
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the bills was to allow elective abortions up to 15 weeks, and the other two were to increase protections for access to IVF and contraception in the state.
—Sophie Clark, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025
Noun
While Ocean Week is for elementary school, sixth graders in the graphic design elective with Jackie Mendez also got involved, designing posters for each habitat.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2024
Philosophy and ethics electives allow students to explore moral reasoning, logic, and the foundations of justice.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
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Meanwhile, WhatsApp assured users via BBC News that its suddenly ever-present blue circle is optional, despite being unremovable.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Channeling your favorite herbivore from Jurassic Park is optional.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Since The Accountant was released in 2016, viewers who have seen the movie previously may need a refresher before seeing The Accountant 2, while audiences seeing the film for the first time may gain a greater understanding of Christian’s backstory before seeing the sequel.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The refreshers were available in three flavors: Summer-Berry, Summer-Berry with Lemonade and Summer Skies.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
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In practice, however, Americans who don’t have retirement savings options at work aren’t likely to take the initiative on their own.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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All season, Wolves wing Donte DiVincenzo has preached the power of having both options at the team’s disposal.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Washington Post reports that the Office of Personnel Management basically told HR officials across the government that the emails are voluntary and that the agency didn't plan to do anything with the emails that were submitted.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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The 49ers’ voluntary offseason program got underway Tuesday, while the trio named above awaits contract extensions befitting their status as underpaid leaders on a franchise in flux.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Some notable starting quarterbacks in the NFL who have flourished after being selected on Day 3 include Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott and, of course, Tom Brady.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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As the creator economy evolves, more creators are stepping into entrepreneurial roles, creating their own digital products, courses, memberships, and services to build sustainable income streams.—
Kristen Bousquet,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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During the daytime, Martínez conducts tastings and seminars that are lively and informative, as guests are not always familiar with the variety and quality of the wines produced across Mexico.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Getting educated in seminars, workshops or trend forecasting sessions is possible on a broader scale when industry players with different expertise meet at one place.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 Apr. 2025
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Around half of her patients at the fertility clinic are at least 38 years old.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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The Powers family lived in the house until the 1920s when it was bought by Dr. William C. Green, who added a two-story, brick building on the property for his medical clinic.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 May 2025
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Other professors taught his classes this semester at FIU.—
David J. Neal and,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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Their events will feature eight weight classes with eight nine-minutes matches for men and four for women.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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