as in extramarital
relating to or being a sexual encounter or relationship between a married person and someone other than their spouse
hired a private detective to investigate her husband's extracurricular activities
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of extracurricular
The program, which would be open to all students, is focused on giving high-schoolers access to extracurricular activities, outside tutoring, community resources and job opportunities.
—
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
For years, students and parents have focused on grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities as the main pillars of a strong college application.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In addition to playing on her high school badminton team, Ava’s extracurricular activities have included an Alzheimer’s fundraising club at Canyon Crest Academy and founding a student chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
To be eligible, applicants must score 32 or better on the ACT and have a high school GPA of at least 3.9, with community service, extracurricular activities and evidence of intellectual curiosity, leadership, and creativity also considered.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for extracurricular
Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2025
For years, students and parents have focused on grades, test scores, and extracurricular activities as the main pillars of a strong college application.
—Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
In addition to playing on her high school badminton team, Ava’s extracurricular activities have included an Alzheimer’s fundraising club at Canyon Crest Academy and founding a student chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
To be eligible, applicants must score 32 or better on the ACT and have a high school GPA of at least 3.9, with community service, extracurricular activities and evidence of intellectual curiosity, leadership, and creativity also considered.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for extracurricular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for extracurricular
Adjective
-
Columnist Phil Boas writes about the now-former tech CEO whose extramarital affair with his HR director was unwittingly exposed on a Coldplay kiss cam.—
Joanna Allhands,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
-
Showcasing his extramarital affair while holding a leadership position raised several eyebrows amongst Safari Club members, and ultimately led to his ousting from the organization.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Adjective
-
The supernatural thriller sees a woman return from death as a vindictive spirit to torment her adulterous husband.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
-
But with a twist so big — Sarah being the killer of her adulterous husband Adam’s mistress, Kelly Summers, and the one who set him up for the murder while simultaneously defending him tooth and nail in court — where was Rose to go after that?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Extracurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracurricular. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share