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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
Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny in 13 minutes both entertained and educated millions.
—Ediberto Roman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
But under Díaz-Canel almost two million Cubans, mostly young and educated, have left the country in recent years, leaving little alternative to the government but to lean on the large Cuban diaspora for capital and expertise.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The Democratic coalition was disproportionately young, lower-income, less educated, and nonwhite—all demographics that were less likely to vote and more likely to be prevented from doing so if friction was added to the voting process.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny in 13 minutes both entertained and educated millions.
—Ediberto Roman, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Kids are better educated in their first two years at community college anyway, the UC professor said.
—George Skelton, Mercury News, 14 Mar. 2026
But under Díaz-Canel almost two million Cubans, mostly young and educated, have left the country in recent years, leaving little alternative to the government but to lean on the large Cuban diaspora for capital and expertise.
—Andrés Viglucci, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educated
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The turbulence of the past year brings to mind the sourcing strain of the 2020 pandemic—and the ways companies became more legally literate almost overnight as a matter of survival.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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With the help of her best friend Tatum (Rose McGowan), boyfriend Billy (Skeet Ulrich), and cine-literate nerds Randy (Jamie Kennedy) and Stu (Matthew Lillard), Sidney sets out to determine who’s behind the mask.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Mar. 2026
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The participants range from marine and freshwater biologists and other scientists to highly skilled recreational divers and documentary filmmakers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Iowa coach Ben McCollum said the first- and second-round showing for the conference speaks to its amount of skilled players and experienced coaches.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The class begins with incarcerated people being taught general knowledge of the industry.—
Sydney Sasser,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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Tyx has lived in the Kansas City area for four years and previously taught middle school Spanish.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
5 Aug. 2025
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After visiting the museum, contemporary ceramicists working in the area created new pieces inspired by the forms and stories of these ancient works.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tsuyoshi Tahara founded the inaugural race in 2010 in Kyotanabe city, Kyoto prefecture – inspired by a childhood teacher who once scolded him for playing with an office chair.—
Trista Kurniawan,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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Land acknowledgments, protest movements, scholarly conversations, the UN themed decade, and the Indigenous Literature category on Lit Hub all speak to that.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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Acuña contributed chapters in dozens of anthologies and scholarly texts and wrote numerous book reviews, several children’s books, scholarly articles and opinion pieces in academic journals, magazines, listservs and newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times.—
Dorany Pineda,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the Lakers have become adept at bend-but-don’t-break basketball.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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At 6-foot, 187 pounds, Delane allowed just 14 receptions for 165 yards in his senior season and has adept abilities playing in a man or zone scheme.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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Students are schooled in the oceanic environment, first aid, CPR, mutual cooperation, competition techniques and lifesaving methods.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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In confessional, Amanda says that Boz previously schooled her about not being able to control how people act around her.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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Belif’s formula, however, has enlightened me to the benefits of an eye cream and has proven an essential component of my morning routine.—
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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The 11 chapters of the book teach one how to seize every opportunity to become enlightened, even in the least possible place.—
Jue Liang,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educated. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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