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
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.
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Corey Williams, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Her work is known for its cerebral quality and an intimate connection to history, identity and art.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Comprising a mix of anxiety, cerebral tangents, and a dash of absurdist whimsy, Nancherla’s first full-length special Hopeful Potato, directed by Eliza Skinner, premieres December 15.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
My take on Don’t Think is that becoming overly cerebral, stuck exclusively in my head, inhibits flow.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
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Corey Williams, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2025
Her work is known for its cerebral quality and an intimate connection to history, identity and art.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
Comprising a mix of anxiety, cerebral tangents, and a dash of absurdist whimsy, Nancherla’s first full-length special Hopeful Potato, directed by Eliza Skinner, premieres December 15.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
My take on Don’t Think is that becoming overly cerebral, stuck exclusively in my head, inhibits flow.
—Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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The petulant, back-stabby intrigue between various parties here sometimes makes the hero rather unsympathetic, with photogenic singer-actor Pena Hernandez’s puppyish turn not conveying a great deal of complexity, let alone artistic o intellectual potential.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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His portrayal of a pompous, yapping intellectual who's rotten to the core rings uncomfortably true, as do the performances of Thatcher and East as their characters nonverbally communicate their discomfort to each other.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 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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Richmond Sheriff Antoinette Irving announced that her office had launched an internal investigation and was reviewing bodycam footage to determine the circumstances around the use of force.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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The company will use 15 years of internal data to train custom models to enhance design, planning, and community management across its Saudi developments, Chairman Muammar Alatawi told Semafor.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
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The major muscles worked include the quads, glutes, hamstrings, and hip adductors (muscles on the inner thigh).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
31 Oct. 2025
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Our hero is also being coveted by a crime boss, and as he gets pulled further and further into this world, Farrell has to show his inner violence and anger breaking through.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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The exterior is crafted from water-resistant suede, while a thick interior faux fur lining keeps your toes toasty on bone-chilling days.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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The defense has had three consecutive solid outings, but the Ravens badly need to add to their pass rush, either with an outside linebacker or an interior defensive lineman.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Traditionally, one of the key justifications for teamwork has been its psychological benefits—the energy that comes from collaboration, the reduced stress of shared responsibility, the excitement of building on each other’s ideas.—
François Candelon,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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One year after the events of the original, our returning quartet is recruited by the saucy, sinister Professor Oldman (Tim Curry) to spend a night at a haunted mansion, subtly dubbed Hell House, for a psychological, paranormal experiment.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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