as in voluntary
subject to one's freedom of choice
at the resort all recreational activities are optional, and you may choose to participate in none of them
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Recent Examples of optional
The guest was playing the optional $5 Bonus Spin Xtreme side bet and spun Triple Diamonds which landed them $2,018,742.30.
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Because of the sourcing rules, eligibility often comes down to specific details about the car, such as the trim level and optional add-ons, which can push the price over the limit.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Once in the main lounge, La Première customers can now book optional suites with a butler, a spacious living room, a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom, and even an outdoor patio.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
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Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Proceeds benefit local charities through The Woman’s Club of Casselberry. 2 p.m. the second and fourth Sunday of the month, The Woman’s Club of Casselberry, 251 Overbrook Drive, Casselberry, $5 for 10 games plus two optional bonus games, 407-947-2747.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025
Because of the sourcing rules, eligibility often comes down to specific details about the car, such as the trim level and optional add-ons, which can push the price over the limit.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 9 July 2025
Once in the main lounge, La Première customers can now book optional suites with a butler, a spacious living room, a bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom, and even an outdoor patio.
—Michele Robson, Fortune, 5 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for optional
Adjective
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The program also focuses on ensuring participation remains voluntary and contingent upon parental consent.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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On June 9, Alma Pak International LLC announced a voluntary recall of 400 boxes of its organic blueberries due to the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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While the researchers stress that the overall risk remains low, the study offers new insight into the potential long-term impacts of elective surgical births.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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Care provided at your doctor’s office, for example, might still be covered by Florida Blue, but the elective surgery your doctor scheduled at Broward Health may now be considered out-of-network.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Domestic revenue saw weakness throughout the quarter due to lower discretionary spending.—
Ankita Dhawan,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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While discretionary spending may decline in bear markets, health care demand remains resilient.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
10 July 2025
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“Optional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/optional. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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