as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated
he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence
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Recent Examples of literacy
His program emphasizes real-world skills like customer discovery, decision-making, and financial literacy.
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Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Maryland State Department of Education released a draft literacy policy for adolescents, taking the next step in its literacy goals.
—Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
For applicants who have limited digital literacy, no home internet or difficulties navigating online portals, this type of in-person help can shorten enrollment time significantly.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Schools should be equipped with the tools to teach media literacy and emotional regulation, while after-school and community programs need to have the resources to continue providing kids with mentors, creative outlets and spaces for connection.
—Carlos Curbelo, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Daniel Wilkerson, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
The Maryland State Department of Education released a draft literacy policy for adolescents, taking the next step in its literacy goals.
—Kiersten Hacker, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2026
For applicants who have limited digital literacy, no home internet or difficulties navigating online portals, this type of in-person help can shorten enrollment time significantly.
—William Jones, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Schools should be equipped with the tools to teach media literacy and emotional regulation, while after-school and community programs need to have the resources to continue providing kids with mentors, creative outlets and spaces for connection.
—Carlos Curbelo, Sun Sentinel, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
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Wynn Las Vegas is turning travel into a hands-on education with behind-the-scenes classes led by its world-class culinary, bar, and floral teams.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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These cases demonstrate that Californians can create a better education system for less.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
1 Feb. 2026
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Woodson also founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History in 1915 to research, preserve, and disseminate knowledge about Black life.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Following the money also required working closely with witnesses who had first-hand knowledge of CapRadio’s inner workings and Reina’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Student and teacher input continues to shape the course and Weatherford said there is always room for improvement, such as adding additional novels that represent the Asian Pacific Islander and Native American experience, and more professional learning for teachers.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Superintendent Tony Watlington said all School District of Philadelphia school buildings will be closed, but Tuesday will be a virtual learning day for students.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Grainger pointed to recent comments made by Syracuse head coach Fran Brown about his scholarship opportunity.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The money will go to scholarships and student support, including bilingual tutoring, mentorship, transportation and meals.—
Elissa Nadworny,
NPR,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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