as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Keeping communication in pace with science Once misinformation takes hold of public understanding, changing its course can be difficult.
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Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
This is all managed by Hasselblad's Lumo Imaging Engine and color science, and promises sharp, colorful photos.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
This hands-on science and technology museum features exhibits on robotics, virtual reality, engineering, and innovation.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 17 Mar. 2026
This is all managed by Hasselblad's Lumo Imaging Engine and color science, and promises sharp, colorful photos.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
Miriam Fauzia is a science reporting fellow at The Dallas Morning News.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
This hands-on science and technology museum features exhibits on robotics, virtual reality, engineering, and innovation.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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Something could have obscured critical knowledge.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Mar. 2026
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Longevity literacy runs short among American adults, the survey found, and that knowledge gap has dire implications for our retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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