scholar

noun

ˈskä-lər How to pronounce scholar (audio)
Definition of scholarnext
1
as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act

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2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece

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3
as in student
one who attends a school a competition for promising young scholars from across the country

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Recent Examples of scholar The international scholars then take jobs and grants that could go to Americans. — Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 The mikveh is evidence that a Second Temple-period Jewish settlement, previously unknown to scholars, once existed in the area, according to officials. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 That’s according to Eugene Volokh, a First Amendment scholar, UCLA law professor emeritus, and senior fellow at Stanford’s Hoover Institution. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Oct. 2026 The institute is designed to bring public officials, scholars and other leaders to campus while expanding the college’s work around civic engagement, public policy, free expression and leadership. — Nora O’Neill 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
  1. teacher
  2. expert
  3. student
  4. sage
  5. master
  6. pupil
  7. pundit
  8. virtuoso
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  • There’s also a padel court, a 24-hour sea-view gym and a yoga studio with a resident teacher for those who really can’t sit still, while the neighbouring golf course is one of the best in Spain.
    — Siobhan Grogan, TheWeek, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Then an invite extended to her dance teacher, Tori, turns into a night of exploring the city and getting to know each other.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of teacher
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  • In 2008, in Texas, geologist and Petrohawk Energy cofounder Dick Stoneburner—a great name for a shale rock expert—helped pioneer drilling and fracking and led the discovery of the Eagle Ford Shale oil boom in South Texas.
    — Jordan Blum, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The Challenges Creating a compelling reason to visit a convenience store is a big challenge for small-format outlets in India, experts said.
    — Priyanka Salve,Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026
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  • The demonstrators ended up on the steps of the Lincoln Park Zoo’s administrative office, where students took turns at a megaphone.
    — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • This includes — but is not limited to — professors, scholars, research assistants, students, teachers, au pairs and camp counselors.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of student
Noun
  • Bhusri—sage, sincere, and steadfast in leading from the trenches—has empowered a crew of young leaders, including Hellermark, to help lead the charge.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The 2026 sheer trend tends to incorporate more muted colors, fitting with de Ramon’s choice of sage.
    — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of sage
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  • Named the After Series, Anastassiades drew inspiration from Danish masters like Kaare Klint and Poul Kjærholm.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • After graduating, Tatham went to UCLA for a masters in architecture.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of master
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  • Blackwell was astounded that Morgan was the pupil who took the program’s mission the furthest, surpassing the efforts of NFL players and affecting people well before he’s turned 21.
    — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
  • By 1976, school districts with the lowest percentage of white students, which were often our country’s poorest, had the highest per-pupil spending in America.
    — Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pupil
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  • And 84% of fans who track players, pundits or creators spent on sport last year, compared with 43% of those who track none.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • That strategy at play is a head-scratcher for pundits across the political spectrum.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of pundit
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  • What happens when one of the biggest crossover hits of the 21st century gets handed to a couple of banjo virtuosos?
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 8 Oct. 2026
  • His only drum teacher, a Dublin jazz player, briefly tried to show a young Mullen how to play like the virtuoso Steve Gadd.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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