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
  • While most of us would run a mile, Colin appears grateful for the attention of this god-like man, who defies the tough biker stereotype by playing piano and reading, his glasses almost turning him into a different person.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
  • The scripture readings at the Mass focused on the figure of St. Peter and the central passage from John’s Gospel, a text seen as foundational to the pope’s ministry as St. Peter’s successor.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 18 May 2025
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“Bookishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookishness. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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