bookishness

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Noun
  • This is not a matter of politics, punditry, or pedantry.
    Mark A. Cohen, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
  • There are some downsides besides pedantry about historical accuracy, too.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In the county, air pollution regulators had not previously tracked it, and obtaining accurate readings required some trial and error.
    Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
  • Lakes Erie, Huron, Ontario and Superior all have posted readings at or near 70 degrees Fahrenheit, although lake temperatures typically don't peak until late summer/early fall, according to GLISA.
    Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 July 2025
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“Bookishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookishness. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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