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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
educated people are often more aware and tolerant of cultural and ethnic diversity
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a violinist caressing the instrument with an educated touch
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educated
Steve Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Kennedy has lauded the new ACIP appointees as a team of educated and capable advisers.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Born in 1987, he was educated at the University of Leiden and served in the Dutch Navy.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Often, CISOs must make educated guesses about the frequency and impact of digital threats, which can undermine their credibility in front of the board.
—Steve Carter, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Kennedy has lauded the new ACIP appointees as a team of educated and capable advisers.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 13 June 2025
Verb
Most Inspirational Documentary Our favorite 2024 documentary that inspired, educated, and entertained the whole family.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Born in 1987, he was educated at the University of Leiden and served in the Dutch Navy.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educated
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When the system supports individuals, particularly those who may not be financially literate enough to override their subconscious trauma responses, the outcomes are significantly more positive.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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Most Americans don't pass this financial literacy quiz In a financially literate society, the quizmasters say, most of us would know most of the answers.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 June 2025
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Despite being made by skilled artisans on the Sicilian coast and designed in Sydney, the U.S. market is already one of its main drivers, its founder and interior designer Isabella Wilde said.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
9 July 2025
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While advanced data analytics can flag some of these anomalies, a skilled negotiator with full market visibility can go deeper.—
Eric Steele,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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What inspired you to start the Latinx Education Collaborative?—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
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According to a 2018 study, Sci-Hub provides access to nearly all scholarly literature.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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An infrastructure of professionalism—conferences, along with scholarly journals and societies—had begun to emerge.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Sheeraz is also adept at timing; if his foe offers a slight opening, Sheeraz can exploit it and land a powerful strike.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Noni Madueke is adept at doing the same, arriving on the right wing (with Nkunku himself switching from right to left) before finishing the game on the left during his cameo — as shown below.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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In Families Like Ours, the slowly rising North Sea forces Denmark to follow Holland’s example and—in an orderly and civilized manner—evacuate the entire country.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
21 June 2025
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In civilized countries, law enforcement officers wear nametags and numbered badges.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 June 2025
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About 30% of our kids are proficient in math and reading.—
Siena Duncan,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
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Content creation needs prompts, quality control guardrails and a proficient human editor.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educated. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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