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
Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024
However, some patients with elective procedures are being rescheduled to a later date and all non-essential visitation has been postponed.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Sustainable development and character building should be included in every aspect of business school curricula, from the core courses to the electives and case studies.
—Jacqueline Novogratz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2021
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Adjective
This includes Mass General Brigham in Boston, which is conserving its fluid supply, and UVA Hospital, which is postponing some elective and non-life-threatening surgeries.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Oct. 2024
However, some patients with elective procedures are being rescheduled to a later date and all non-essential visitation has been postponed.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
Many were football players signed up for an easy elective.
—Rustin Dodd, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Sustainable development and character building should be included in every aspect of business school curricula, from the core courses to the electives and case studies.
—Jacqueline Novogratz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elective
Adjective
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Deeper Connect has a few benefits over traditional VPNs, including Military-grade encryption, 300Mbps server speeds, built-in ad blocking, and optional parental controls.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
21 Feb. 2025
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Layer, in order, a bottom bun, Boston lettuce (optional), shrimp patty, mango slaw and, last, the top bun.—
Jessica Fields,
Essence,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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As a little refresher, the Bottled in Bond Act was passed in 1897 in an attempt to ensure the quality of American whiskey.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
18 Feb. 2025
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As a refresher, the 1993 comedy Groundhog Day, starring Bill Murray, tells the story of a cynical weatherman named Phil.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Buk Clinic Another leading option located in Istanbul, Buk Clinic provides patients with exceptional care through minimally invasive techniques.—
Ethan Stone,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The report found that while consumer demand for virtual and digital health services is high, the availability of these options remains inconsistent.—
Kunal Khashu,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There will be three members to the firing squad team − voluntary corrections staff − and all will stand behind a wall with loaded rifles 15 feet from the inmate.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Johnson also can lay out his vision for the voluntary offseason program, which can begin April 7 for teams that hired new head coaches.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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What to Expect in Tonight's Episode Romance in Scotland – Castles, misty landscapes, and of course, plenty of romantic dates.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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The value of the window is, of course, defined by what platform the content has been on first.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When there’s a new class of players, the rookies come in and there’s a seminar that happens before the season starts.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
19 Feb. 2025
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The four-day event runs through Sunday, Feb. 23, according to a statement, with 150,000 square feet of live gardens, seminars and demonstrations, the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut’s annual Standard Flower Show, and hundreds of exhibitors.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Lastly, most clinics in Turkey provide VIP packages covering consultation and pre-op tests, the hair transplant procedure, hotel accommodation (usually 4–5 stars), transportation (airport to hotel and clinic), and post-operative care and follow-ups.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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This caused all fertility clinics in the state to pause treatments, because embryos created for IVF are regularly tested and destroyed.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2025
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More:Justice Department tells Supreme Court bans on transgender care for minors are constitutional A teacher told the principal the shirt could potentially disrupt classes and could affect LGBTQ+ students.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Penn State edge rusher Abdul Carter is considered by some the best overall prospect in a class packed with quality defensive linemen and could be a target with the No. 4 overall pick.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Elective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elective. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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