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
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Institutional Opportunities: Research each university’s specific offerings, such as specializations, faculty expertise, research opportunities, and extracurricular activities, to determine which aligns best with your interests and goals.
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Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools switched to remote learning Wednesday and canceled all extracurricular activities, athletics and facilities use.
—Joe Marusak and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Applications include the applicant’s academic achievements, community service and/or employment activities, and extracurricular activities and awards as well as a personal statement and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community member.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
This scarcity mindset has created a culture of hyper-competitiveness, where students are pushed to excel not just academically, but in every conceivable extracurricular, leadership role, and community service endeavor.
—Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools switched to remote learning Wednesday and canceled all extracurricular activities, athletics and facilities use.
—Joe Marusak and, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2025
Applications include the applicant’s academic achievements, community service and/or employment activities, and extracurricular activities and awards as well as a personal statement and one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or community member.
—Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
This scarcity mindset has created a culture of hyper-competitiveness, where students are pushed to excel not just academically, but in every conceivable extracurricular, leadership role, and community service endeavor.
—Scott White, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for extracurricular
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“Extracurricular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/extracurricular. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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