as in basic
of or relating to the simplest facts or theories of a subject
even if you're not planning on becoming a scientist, you should have an elemental knowledge of chemistry
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Recent Examples of elemental
Then there are the 32 elegant and elemental guest rooms, ranging from single suites to an expansive, two-bedroom retreat, all light and airy with earth tones, hardwood floors, and handmade Oaxacan textiles.
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
Far more dangerous than U-235 are the elemental products given off when nuclear fuel goes through fission—especially iodine, strontium, and cesium.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 June 2025
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 13 July 2025
Located in the tiny town of North Haven, the elegant estate was designed in close collaboration with architect William J. Reese and draws heavy inspiration from the work of Japanese master Tadao Ando, whose signature style favors elemental materials, clean geometry, and a kind of meditative calm.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Metamorpho, a superhero archaeologist who can morph his body into all kinds of elemental forms.
—EW.com, 28 June 2025
Far more dangerous than U-235 are the elemental products given off when nuclear fuel goes through fission—especially iodine, strontium, and cesium.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for elemental
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Superintendents like Gearing have decried the state for not increasing its basic allotment — the base level building block for the school finance system — since 2019.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But in the brave new world of agentic AI, such basic checks won’t be enough to catch AI agents wandering around the internet to do tasks on their owners’ behalf.—
Alex Knapp,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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By starting early with high school and even elementary education, institutions can introduce students to the importance of natural resources and the role of mining in the energy transition.—
Ed Macha,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Breakfasts will cost $1.50 for elementary students and $1.75 for intermediate and high school students.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Few technologies, and certainly few so rudimentary in design and execution, have done more for the betterment of the world than shipping containers.—
Tony Morley,
National Review,
25 July 2025
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This is the most simple kind of AI agent that basically provides a rudimentary function.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Head coach of Mike Brown of the New York Knicks speaks to media during his introductory press conference at Knicks Training Facility on July 08, 2025 in Tarrytown, New York.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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The apparent deletion was noticed on social media the same day that comments from Krauskopf's introductory press conference resurfaced.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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One answer to think about is this fundamental fact that nature itself is quantum.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Perhaps the hot streak is masking some of the fundamental flaws of this roster.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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“Elemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/elemental. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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