1
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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2
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
The first floor has model canoes, woven mats, contemporary artwork, and videos of Pacific scholars.
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
In Vreeland’s wake, with the exhibition handed (back) over to scholars, could the gala garner the same interest?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
In Vreeland’s wake, with the exhibition handed (back) over to scholars, could the gala garner the same interest?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
Noun
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The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The teacher remains in the hospital with serious injuries, the church member said.—
Faith Abubey,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Reality does not meet the hype, according to one expert.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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During a grizzly attack, experts like Manley suggest lying in the fetal position, covering your stomach, being quiet, and playing dead.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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The cases have included people without lawful status in the country, as well as international students targeted for their pro-Palestinian advocacy.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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If there is space, the group may welcome back a few former students with an alternate project.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2025
Noun
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Planting sage near beans can enhance the growth of your herbs and encourage sage to produce more leaves for harvesting.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2025
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In the weeks between Passover and Shavuot, a plague raged amongst the disciples of the great sage Rabbi Akiva and on Lag BaOmer, the dying ceased.—
Rabbi Moishe Kievman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2025
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Padova, his university city, is 20 kilometers from the floating city, and his masters thesis focused on subsidence in Venice.—
Julia Buckley,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Jackson Simmonds, a master colorist and stylist in New York City, is the first to recommend at-home solutions that will keep his color clients covered (literally) for a bit longer between their visits to his chair.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
2 May 2025
Noun
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Six pupils at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School were taken to the hospital on Tuesday, March 25, after a fellow student allegedly handed out edibles to their classmates, according to WLBT, WJTV and KKTV11 Alert.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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After parents were threatened with firings and evictions, 200 pupils withdrew.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Japanese superstar will sit atop many boxing pundits’ pound-for-pound lists.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The political pundit and comedian Russell Brand has been released on conditional bail until his hearing in London on May 30, the court has confirmed with NPR.—
Andrew Limbong,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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During a pivotal moment of Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club on Broadway, country virtuoso Orville Peck makes a bold choice.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
15 Apr. 2025
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The jazz band includes some of the top young players in the state, led by teen saxophone virtuoso Kahlil Childs, who won the Jazz Excellence Organization’s Young Artist Grant.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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