ELECTIVES Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

electives

noun

plural of elective

as in courses

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Relevance

as in options

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rejectees

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Noun

Cruisers University offers seminars and hands-on courses that aim to build confidence and improve sailing skills, the release said.

— Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
The nine courses move between drink and dish, from a Sundarban honey mead with cotton candy to a Tooyamalli rice cocktail with clarified rasam, whiskey and rice foam, served alongside a Gunpowder Idli filled with pepper crab and caviar.

— Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of courses

Noun

Passes for the 2027 edition will be available in two, three- and four-day options, with presale registration now open.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026
Of course, when presented with an overwhelming number of options, most of us end up seeking comfort in dependable outfit formulas instead of taking risks.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of options

Noun

Yes; on-site massages and private yoga classes can be scheduled in advance.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Despite repairs that began on Monday, the restoration was not going to be done in time to allow classes to take place on Tuesday at the affected school districts.

— Paula Wethington, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of classes

Noun

Side effects may also occur and should be addressed through follow-up appointments.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
As a kid, Havi Nguyen sometimes missed school to translate at doctor’s appointments, and was managing Medicaid paperwork for herself and her sisters, on behalf of their parents who’d immigrated from Vietnam.

— Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of appointments

Noun

At first, Havana Harry’s will offer lunch and dinner daily, serving its longtime favorites like ropa vieja, arroz con pollo, Cuban sandwiches and croquetas and its famous chicken vaca frita.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Shop the full collection to see the stunning editorial images with the pieces styled perfectly, or shop two of our favorites below.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

Because clinics don’t all price their procedures the same way, comparing quotes can get complicated.

— Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
These drugs are distinct from the unregulated peptide products sold through wellness clinics and online retailers that market claims around athletic performance, inflammation or general health.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of clinics

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