1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
a scholarly analysis of the historical document
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as in educational
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
a scholarly essay making comparisons between 18th-century French authors and their Germanic counterparts
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Recent Examples of scholarly
There are even scholarly studies on clickbait, how it is utilized and the psychology behind it.
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: A quick Google search reveals many articles, commentaries, social media posts, and scholarly debates on whether or not America is sliding into an authoritarian state.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Narrative medicine, an increasingly popular scholarly field developed at Columbia University by the internist and literary scholar Rita Charon, aims to improve medical care by helping clinicians more fully understand their patients’ stories and perspectives.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Most of the remaining Kashmiri Hindus, primarily from the scholarly Pandit community, fled after a wave of religious attacks in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
On Sunday’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: A quick Google search reveals many articles, commentaries, social media posts, and scholarly debates on whether or not America is sliding into an authoritarian state.
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
Narrative medicine, an increasingly popular scholarly field developed at Columbia University by the internist and literary scholar Rita Charon, aims to improve medical care by helping clinicians more fully understand their patients’ stories and perspectives.
—Danielle Ofri, New Yorker, 7 June 2025
Most of the remaining Kashmiri Hindus, primarily from the scholarly Pandit community, fled after a wave of religious attacks in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
—Tom Rogers, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
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For our enslaved ancestors who risked being whipped or sold for knowing how to read or write, simply being literate was a subversive act of rebellion and militant self-expression.—
A'Lelia Bundles
June 11,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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This imagery has been done to death across the country and pop histories in which Cyrus is literate.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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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
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Kennedy has lauded the new ACIP appointees as a team of educated and capable advisers.—
Ashleigh Fields,
The Hill,
13 June 2025
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Iran has been stringing along international watchdogs and civilized nations for years regarding its nuclear program.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
18 June 2025
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The whole world, the United States, and Europe must finally respond as a civilized society responds to terrorists.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
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What this means for you: The traditional college track may no longer offer the best return on investment, especially in fields where practical skills are more valued than academic credentials.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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The district’s new effort seeks to attract educators for hard-to-fill positions such as special education and cross-cultural language and academic development.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Quinta Brunson’s scholastic sitcom has been renewed for Season 5 at ABC.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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Thurmond and Newsom praised Clinton Elementary School and Compton Unified School District officials for their students’ scholastic achievements.—
Dave Mason,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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