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as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
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as in student
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
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Recent Examples of scholar
Other community leaders, like Miami City Commissioner Christine King and scholar Dorothy Fields, spoke to the high school students during the lunch.
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The veneration of a single man in Chavez led to a reliance on him as a sole representative of Latino history, in particular worker and civil rights movements, said Mireya Loza, an associate professor of history at Georgetown University and a scholar of the Bracero Program.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The scholars argue that decisions involving life and human dignity must remain in human hands, warning that AI systems capable of selecting and executing targets fundamentally alter the moral nature of war.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Antoon is an Iraqi poet, novelist, translator, and scholar.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
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Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026
The veneration of a single man in Chavez led to a reliance on him as a sole representative of Latino history, in particular worker and civil rights movements, said Mireya Loza, an associate professor of history at Georgetown University and a scholar of the Bracero Program.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 20 Mar. 2026
The scholars argue that decisions involving life and human dignity must remain in human hands, warning that AI systems capable of selecting and executing targets fundamentally alter the moral nature of war.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
Antoon is an Iraqi poet, novelist, translator, and scholar.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
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From parents getting their students ready for school, bus drivers getting them there, the nurses, cafeteria staff, teachers.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Franklin spent the first 29 years of his career in Sand Springs Public Schools as a special education teacher, principal and district administrator.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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But advocates, experts and community leaders in Florida have raised opposition to the expansion of the 287(g) program.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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Deepfake abuse is a growing problem at schools across the country, but experts warn that school policies, legal recourse and education lag far behind.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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People avoided workplaces and students missed school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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School staff play a vital role in guiding and supporting students, and this loss is deeply felt by both colleagues and students alike.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of the pastas, the ravioli (stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served in a light brown butter sage sauce) and the spaghetti di frutti di mare are complete standouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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The puppet wore a black judicial robe and had glistening eyes with slit pupils.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2026
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Haithcock described a grim landscape of inadequate per-pupil funding at a time when funding for local public schools is being rerouted to private school vouchers and independent charter schools.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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And special elections that come before the midterms are used by political strategists, donors and pundits to assess the relative strength of the parties.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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Webb, who’s also credited as a mentor to the late conservative pundit Charlie Kirk, served as President of the International Cheer Union and founded Varsity Spirit in 1974.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Also appearing on the album are American composer Elliot Cole on synthesizer, French composer Benoit Rolland on electro-acoustics and Bangladeshi tabla virtuoso Mir Naqibul Islam.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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