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 internal
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
Critics have lauded its warm, cerebral portrait of artistic reinvention.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
The two type of strokes are ischemic, which means they are caused by a blockage, or hemorrhagic, which is caused by sudden bleeding from cerebral blood vessels.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Once at the hospital, the man was diagnosed with having a cerebral stroke, the lawsuit said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
This is a person who was an extremely cerebral human being.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 23 May 2025
The two type of strokes are ischemic, which means they are caused by a blockage, or hemorrhagic, which is caused by sudden bleeding from cerebral blood vessels.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
Once at the hospital, the man was diagnosed with having a cerebral stroke, the lawsuit said.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2025
This is a person who was an extremely cerebral human being.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Amodei's warning about AI's acceleration on intellectual tasks shows that static expertise now has a short shelf life.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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While today’s Bottega, previously under Matthieu Blazy, is celebrated for its intellectual tailoring and soft sculpture, the throughline is clear: elevated restraint, bold subtlety, and a commitment to letting the clothes (and craft) speak.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
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The requirement for clean, reliable and secure data that can adapt to the changing demands of internal and external partners has become a table stake for forward-thinking companies in this marketplace.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Hegseth's use of Signal is now under internal investigation by the Defense Department's inspector general.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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Check The Care Label Duvets can be made from a variety of materials, both in outer shell and inner filling, so your first step before washing should always be to check the tag from the manufacturer for specific care instructions.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Either way, by channeling his inner vermin, Fiennes gives a tour de force performance in under 20 minutes. 8.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
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This assumes that all three of these players represent improvement from the interior blockers who were overwhelmed in the regular-season finale against the Detroit Lions and the Wild Card loss to the Rams.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Good interior space for the weight The Big Agnes Copper Spur tents are high quality, lightweight, and well designed.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
7 June 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Without supervision or regulation, kids can easily stumble upon explicit material, including violent and extremist content, that can lead to mental distress, desensitization and a warped perception of the world around them.—
Richard Wistocki,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In these cases, children may build a grandiose self-image — not necessarily as a product of ego, but rather out of dire psychological necessity.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Inter were on for a treble until late April and the accumulation of fatigue, psychological baggage and Paris Saint-Germain putting in a historic display left a bad impression of a team that remains, for many, the best in Italy, regardless of Napoli’s domestic league title.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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