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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a scholarly analysis of the historical document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
Either way, the scholarly tendency has been to devalue choice and chance as historical factors.
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The first half focuses on building knowledge from scholarly texts and practical insights about election administration.
—Dr. Rachael V. Cobb, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The concern is understandable since the result could well become something too esoteric or scholarly for its own good.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
But admit it, there’s a little part of you that also wants that scholarly reputation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
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Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
The first half focuses on building knowledge from scholarly texts and practical insights about election administration.
—Dr. Rachael V. Cobb, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
The concern is understandable since the result could well become something too esoteric or scholarly for its own good.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 1 Aug. 2025
But admit it, there’s a little part of you that also wants that scholarly reputation.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Qu is targeting less tech literate people than those who are vibe coding their way into big tech jobs; people who might want to use AI to start a yoga business or bakery, for example.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Budgeting is an important part of being financially literate and managing your money well.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Traditional troubleshooting requires engineering teams to comb through dashboards, sift through alerts, and make educated guesses under pressure.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Companies are already showcasing the diverse ways in which AI is being deployed to meet needs and help pave the way for a healthier, safer and educated society.—
Jennifer Sanders,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Even the more civilized country to the north of us has the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.—
Walter E Block,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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But what civilized nation, confronted with hungry children, would not move to relieve that suffering?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dissatisfaction with academic instruction at schools was cited by 72 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, while teachers and lecturers may see AI text detectors as an easy and appealing way of avoiding academic misconduct, in reality, these software aren’t 100% perfect.—
Christian Perry,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The awards are based on criteria including scholastic ability, responsibility toward education and financial need, with a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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