as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of science
Topics range from relationships, football and movies to even mad science, as the brothers give readers a more intimate look at their tight bond.
—
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Oscar-winning Dune production designer Patrice Vermette and David Grinspoon, an astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute, discussed exploring and building worlds and science and science fiction at SXSW London on Tuesday.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 June 2026
The biomimicry science project represented Ella and Esme’s first time working together…and perhaps not their last.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for science
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Oscar-winning Dune production designer Patrice Vermette and David Grinspoon, an astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute, discussed exploring and building worlds and science and science fiction at SXSW London on Tuesday.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 June 2026
The biomimicry science project represented Ella and Esme’s first time working together…and perhaps not their last.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for science
Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
Noun
-
Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob declined to join Sacramento’s campaign, preferring to buy an existing team rather than wait years for expansion, three people with knowledge of the situation said.—
Michael McGough. Story produced with AI assistance,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
-
Every retirement article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of investment products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
