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
  • Every week, Bee would send out the readings for the next class, which were often how-to guides for things like makeup and hair, lip syncing, song memorizing, and choreography.
    David Mack, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
  • The initiative is a partnership between the district and the City of Little Rock in that local businesses, community partners and members are engaged in the effort to encourage more reading, particularly for elementary students.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 22 June 2025
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“Bookishness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookishness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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