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
  • Avalanche safety courses taught people to cross risky sections of a mountain one at a time.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to its singles events, Met@Chabad offers dating and relationship courses, as well as personalized guidance.
    — Rachel Wolf, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of courses
Noun
  • Just do not confuse collecting options with choosing a direction.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But the agency wants to make sure that an applicant has nearby transit options, Chandler said.
    — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of options
Noun
  • In the provincial capital Pontianak, schools suspended in-person classes after air quality deteriorated to unhealthy levels and health officials reported a rise in respiratory illnesses.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The double whammy of new classes and high temps is all the more reason to treat yourself — or the back-to-schooler in your life — at one of these incredible new ice cream and gelato destinations around the region.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of classes
Noun
  • Ford spent the weekend with her aunt, Tanisha Dennis, as the nearly inseparable duo attended joint hair and nail appointments in preparation for a Thornridge High School class reunion event Sunday.
    — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • This includes medical, dental, women's health, mental health services, any needed follow-up medical appointments, as well as 24-hour emergency care.
    — Laura Romero, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of appointments
Noun
  • The ambitious festival also promised a youth jazz camp and youth jazz intensive/master class, and seminars on the state of jazz in America.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • DeForde's organization works to convince doctors and nurses to treat people with addiction, conducting online training and in-person seminars.
    — Brian Mann, NPR, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of seminars
Noun
  • Keep scrolling to see 12 of our favorites available at Amazon now, all under $40.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And while social media may have its preferences, fan favorites may not be the ones with the skills needed to cross over.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of favorites
Noun
  • The group distributed them — along with test strips that identify other harmful adulterants, such as fentanyl, xylazine, and medetomidine — at clinics and neighborhood events.
    — Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The City of Los Angeles has also pitched in to relief efforts, with Mayor Karen Bass declaring a state of emergency and sending mobile health care clinics to the neighborhood.
    — Celina Tebor, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinics
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