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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Joshi says teachers also tend to be a vocal crowd that isn’t shy about sharing their scholarly opinions.
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John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Translation demands a deep and scholarly knowledge of language, which never feels sufficient.
—The Critic, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Even period dramas like Little Women or Pride and Prejudice contribute to the hallmarks of the aesthetic, encouraging the use of floral wallpaper, vintage prints, and layered textiles that feel both scholarly and lived-in.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Long respected for its scholarly rigor and commitment to a challenging undergraduate curriculum, the institution has become one of America’s finest research universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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John Kell, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2025
Translation demands a deep and scholarly knowledge of language, which never feels sufficient.
—The Critic, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2025
Even period dramas like Little Women or Pride and Prejudice contribute to the hallmarks of the aesthetic, encouraging the use of floral wallpaper, vintage prints, and layered textiles that feel both scholarly and lived-in.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
Long respected for its scholarly rigor and commitment to a challenging undergraduate curriculum, the institution has become one of America’s finest research universities.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.
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