as in nerds
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
a bookworm who prefers reading to just about any other activity
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Recent Examples of bookworms
The hottest new social activity is not talking Silent reading clubs are giving like-minded bookworms a brain boost.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
From Joan Didion to Ray Bradbury, many famous writers are linked with the City of Angels—and that means plenty of literary spots for bookworms.
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Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are writing a new chapter in their romance, tying the knot two years after a meeting that would make most bookworms swoon.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
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Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
Here are eight takes on the cover-friendly storage solution, fit for design fiends, bookworms, and archivists alike.
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Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
Boise bookworms broke a personal reading record in 2025.
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Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
For bookworms who believe reading is fundamental, Mott Haven’s The Lit.
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Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2024, Library Science is an online reading community designed to help bookworms everywhere find their next great read.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
From Joan Didion to Ray Bradbury, many famous writers are linked with the City of Angels—and that means plenty of literary spots for bookworms.
—
Krista Simmons,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner are writing a new chapter in their romance, tying the knot two years after a meeting that would make most bookworms swoon.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Reading is often a cherished solo activity but attending a literary festival can be a great way to connect with other bookworms, meet your favourite authors and discover new books.
—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
Here are eight takes on the cover-friendly storage solution, fit for design fiends, bookworms, and archivists alike.
—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Feb. 2026
Boise bookworms broke a personal reading record in 2025.
—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
For bookworms who believe reading is fundamental, Mott Haven’s The Lit.
—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
1 Feb. 2026
Founded in 2024, Library Science is an online reading community designed to help bookworms everywhere find their next great read.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bookworms
Noun
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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.
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The jerseys were being bought by people who weren’t just soccer nerds or fans looking for deep cuts.
Noun
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The weekend-afternoon sales events became a phenomenon, drawing crowds to marvel at his wide-ranging tastes — not just hardcore music geeks or bibliophiles, but appreciators of New York cultural lore.
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Heaven to the geeks and superfans in the balcony.
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“Bookworms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bookworms. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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