bluestockings

plural of bluestocking

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bluestockings
Noun
  • Perched along the Sea of Marmara, the boutique property sits on the largest of the islands, Büyükada, whose Ottoman-era mansions are where intellectuals and aristocrats held court in the 19th century.
    Liam Hess, Vogue, 1 July 2026
  • Coffin, the co-creator and voice of the Minions, was born in France to Franco-Indonesian intellectuals who only turned on the TV for old movies.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Brimfield is chaotic, yes, but there’s something to be said about an event that brings such obscure enthusiasm from every kind of character—from Brooklynites in search of single-stitch T-shirts to music nerds who specialize in vintage harmonicas.
    Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 June 2026
  • The jerseys were being bought by people who weren’t just soccer nerds or fans looking for deep cuts.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 June 2026
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“Bluestockings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluestockings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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