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
When Mercury and Uranus retrograde face off across the sky, the result is purely cerebral and quite electric.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The scans are often used to check for aneurysms of cerebral vessels, conditions of the eye and inner ear, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord conditions, stroke, tumors and brain injury from trauma.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
A number of conditions cause weakened arteries that can lead to aneurysms in the brain, known as cerebral aneurysms.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Kenneth Regan, a chess international master and computer science professor at the University at Buffalo, said the opportunity to cheat has exploded as the cerebral sport has shifted online.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
The scans are often used to check for aneurysms of cerebral vessels, conditions of the eye and inner ear, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord conditions, stroke, tumors and brain injury from trauma.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
A number of conditions cause weakened arteries that can lead to aneurysms in the brain, known as cerebral aneurysms.
—Kaan Ozcan, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Kenneth Regan, a chess international master and computer science professor at the University at Buffalo, said the opportunity to cheat has exploded as the cerebral sport has shifted online.
—Corey Williams, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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But if nothing changes, the future of conservative politics will see much of the anti-semitic rhetoric as a badge of intellectual honesty.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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With that being said, when Venus squares Pluto, the clash between emotional intensity (Scorpio) and intellectual detachment (Aquarius) is undeniable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Industry pushback and innovation concerns Some tech companies argue that such regulation could stifle innovation, limit beneficial uses of conversational AI (education, mental-health support for older teens) or impose heavy compliance burdens.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Regular exercise can prevent the physical and mental impacts of SWSD.—
Pamela Assid,
Verywell Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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Marking identified a need for the district to change its attitude toward unregulated spending and tighten internal controls that will allow more board control over spending approvals.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Other internal signs have been prevalent that a contraction in exports was possible.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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The helmets’ one-size-fits-all design comprised a manganese steel outer shell and an adjustable inner lining that was attached to a leather chinstrap.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Also carrying over as Harden signatures is the inner-bootie for a snug fit, as well as the DNA of the outsole pattern and the toe box.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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The 85-footer retains the brand’s classic DNA, with a long, lean profile, and the prolific use of teak, which not only covers the cockpit but defines the interior salon and dining area on the floors, bulkheads, and ceilings.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all, the tension between these planets can stir up emotional confrontations, magnetic attractions and psychological power plays.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The sons and daughters don’t receive psychological counselling?—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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