1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work
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2
as in mental
of or relating to the mind
a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities
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Recent Examples of cerebral
While Atletico’s strike partnership is symbiotic, intricate and cerebral, Arsenal have an explosive focal point in Viktor Gyokeres — a different model of striker entirely.
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Meanwhile, other indie auteurs, from Alex Garland to David Lowery, have worked with studios like A24 and Neon to repeatedly deliver punishing films that position cerebral complexity as an event worth visiting theaters to witness.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Tverskov is the cerebral metronome of Varas’ possession system.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For something a little more cerebral, try 2023's Daddio, which might have slipped under your radar.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
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Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 5 May 2026
Meanwhile, other indie auteurs, from Alex Garland to David Lowery, have worked with studios like A24 and Neon to repeatedly deliver punishing films that position cerebral complexity as an event worth visiting theaters to witness.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2026
Tverskov is the cerebral metronome of Varas’ possession system.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
For something a little more cerebral, try 2023's Daddio, which might have slipped under your radar.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
Adjective
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This is where Fauci’s lack of analysis, intellectual curiosity, and humility becomes more obvious and infuriating.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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The juxtapositions of text and image, which strongly suggest the widening distance between mother and daughter, build in emotional and intellectual power over the film’s ninety-minute duration.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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Today’s energy heightens your emotions, intuition and mental sensitivity, making conversations feel uncomfortably layered.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Experts say carrying unresolved trauma and stress over time can affect both mental and physical health.—
Nicky Zizaza,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Targeting innovation developed by creative startups gives the corporation a better chance of success, since investing money in internal efforts simply may not work well.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, as an adult, Bruce started reading books on somatic therapy and the inner child.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For as much as her life has changed in the past year, her inner-circle has remained the same, for the most part.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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My trusty old Farmer’s Almanac tells me May 4 is the average date for a spring frost along the Lake Michigan shoreline; in interior Lake County, such as in Lake Villa, on average, April 30.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The emotional and psychological toll of HS is well documented, driven by chronic pain, unpredictable flares and the stigma associated with visible symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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