bluestockings

Definition of bluestockingsnext
plural of bluestocking

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Noun
  • But the reality is that this transformation is the culmination of years of work by niche groups of conservative intellectuals who have long rejected America’s liberal traditions—and now dominate the halls of power.
    Laura K. Field, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Said knew that intellectuals must be willing to immerse themselves in the spirit of a movement larger than themselves, must be willing to speak as part of a collective, especially when that collective stands up for the voices of the oppressed.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Advertisement Especially for comedy nerds, the behind-the-scenes anecdotes about working with legends like Richard Pryor and Gene Wilder might be familiar.
    Judy Berman, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
  • SmackDown also features the return of Jade Cargill, who has come under fire by nerds online for not defending her WWE Women’s Championship for 70 days.
    Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Bluestockings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluestockings. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.

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