scholarly
adjective
schol·ar·ly
ˈskä-lər-lē 
Examples of scholarly in a Sentence
His writings have been recently given scholarly attention.
She has a scholarly interest in music.
a scholarly study of words and their origins
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
McArdle problematizes grade inflation with no scholarly citations as evidence.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Curators showcase the tastes and morals of the scholarly elite through court art and ceremonial objects, offering a look at the ideals, aesthetics and patronage systems that shaped Korean culture.
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The scholarly consensus that af Klint chose to live a simple, ascetic life had downplayed her financial security, according to Almqvist.
—Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
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Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
McArdle problematizes grade inflation with no scholarly citations as evidence.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
Curators showcase the tastes and morals of the scholarly elite through court art and ceremonial objects, offering a look at the ideals, aesthetics and patronage systems that shaped Korean culture.
—Christy Choi, CNN Money, 17 Nov. 2025
The scholarly consensus that af Klint chose to live a simple, ascetic life had downplayed her financial security, according to Almqvist.
—Alice Gregory, New Yorker, 16 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholarly
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholarly. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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