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
Diagnostic cerebral angiography — the foundational imaging procedure for cerebrovascular disease — has been performed even more extensively in this setting.
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Patient arthouse viewers, however, will find much to chew on here as a subtly cerebral film about small bodies unsettlingly, hilariously navigating a big, violent world.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 25 May 2026
But on last week’s 60 Minutes interview, Nolan, a taut, cerebral presence on TV, failed somewhat to create excitement for his new film The Odyssey, its basic plot sounding vaguely reminiscent of a college extension class – one emblazoned by Imax.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Krasinski is, as always, an affable, engaging screen presence and is physically convincing going through the action paces (Ryan was originally conceived as a more cerebral figure, but he certainly hasn’t been played onscreen that way).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Patient arthouse viewers, however, will find much to chew on here as a subtly cerebral film about small bodies unsettlingly, hilariously navigating a big, violent world.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 25 May 2026
But on last week’s 60 Minutes interview, Nolan, a taut, cerebral presence on TV, failed somewhat to create excitement for his new film The Odyssey, its basic plot sounding vaguely reminiscent of a college extension class – one emblazoned by Imax.
—Peter Bart, Deadline, 22 May 2026
Krasinski is, as always, an affable, engaging screen presence and is physically convincing going through the action paces (Ryan was originally conceived as a more cerebral figure, but he certainly hasn’t been played onscreen that way).
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Between 1926 and 1946, Galentz became further entrenched in Beirut’s artistic and intellectual circles at a time that was both politically fragile and saw the transformation of the city into a cosmopolitan hub.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
12 June 2026
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That requires intentional engagement and evaluation of assumptions and maintaining intellectual curiosity instead of outsourcing thought completely.—
Kevin Brady,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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That atmosphere was felt by the crew throughout the 140-day shoot, which required intense physical and mental endurance from everyone.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
8 June 2026
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Mark Zuckerberg and Barack Obama, for example, both became known for paring down everyday decisions—famously, their wardrobes—to conserve mental energy for the calls that matter.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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Vallejo’s Broadway Project finished years late and massively over budget after contractor failures and internal disputes.—
Michele Steeb,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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ActBlue’s lawyers, however, later warned in internal memos obtained by the New York Times that the CEO’s statements to Congress were inaccurate and could pose legal risks.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
10 June 2026
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His argument, published in Nature earlier this year, is that AI systems should not be designed to sound sentient, suffer, or appear to have inner lives, because people are highly likely to project consciousness onto them.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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While this can also be deeply romantic and poetic, themes surrounding your home, family, friendships and inner world take precedence.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The interior measures 420 sq ft (39 sq m) and is finished in shiplap and drywall, with a tongue-and-groove feature wall and exposed timber beams, which are a nice touch.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 June 2026
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But the design, which includes a shuttered interior window, kitchenettes and two laundry setups, effectively locks off into apartments, Terry Peterson said.—
Mark Dee,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
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Even now, the psychological moves of the book’s last moments, how and what Maeve understands, feel to me provisional, blurry, to be co-created with the reader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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New dads face psychological pressures, from sleepless nights to sky-high bills, which can contribute to postpartum depression.—
Keith Wagstaff,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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