as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated
he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence
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Recent Examples of literacy
During the school year, Simoncic participated in the Lead to Read KC reading program, where mentors are paired with elementary school students to encourage and develop literacy skills.
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Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
And yet cooking and baking can teach kids not only fundamental math and literacy skills, but also patience, confidence, and responsibility.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Roark said the district since 2023 has really honed in on restructuring its literacy curriculum, adding a reading specialist to intervene when students need it.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Borders, a member of the family that launched the book retailer of the same name, understands the importance of spreading literacy.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
And yet cooking and baking can teach kids not only fundamental math and literacy skills, but also patience, confidence, and responsibility.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 3 Sep. 2025
Roark said the district since 2023 has really honed in on restructuring its literacy curriculum, adding a reading specialist to intervene when students need it.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Borders, a member of the family that launched the book retailer of the same name, understands the importance of spreading literacy.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
Noun
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One of the most important goals is creating a society where everyone can have the ability to succeed through education, hard work, and entrepreneurship.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Martin Agran, a University of Wyoming professor who focuses on special education, said the research shows that there’s an overuse of restraint and seclusion.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That requires more than knowledge.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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HoneyBee Sage aimed to be that space to share knowledge as well as a business prototype for other entrepreneurs interested in herbalism.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But neurodivergent children may benefit from specialized learning.—
Suzanne Wright,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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According to Oxford Learning, homework can help improve student achievement, reinforce classroom learning and give parents (and teachers) an opportunity to see where their children are struggling.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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My daughter Celeste earned her undergraduate degree in chemical engineering at Tulane University, supported by merit scholarships and hard work as a server in a restaurant.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The 183-room boutique hotel is owned by Rollins College, with all net profits going toward funding scholarships for students at the school.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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