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
Kuechly is naturally a bit more cerebral, a bit more reserved, yet very much the imposer on the field.
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The brain injury caused cerebral atrophy and a glial scar, which led to the boy's brain being significantly undeveloped, according to court documents.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Manfred’s trial balloon – launched during an interview televised on the Little League Classic last Sunday – hardly lifted off the ground when it was shot down by Howie Rose, the cerebral and highly-respected radio voice of the New York Mets.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2025
The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue.
—William Robin, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2025
The brain injury caused cerebral atrophy and a glial scar, which led to the boy's brain being significantly undeveloped, according to court documents.
—Arkansas Online, 25 Aug. 2025
Manfred’s trial balloon – launched during an interview televised on the Little League Classic last Sunday – hardly lifted off the ground when it was shot down by Howie Rose, the cerebral and highly-respected radio voice of the New York Mets.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Another way this week may affect you is in relation to intellectual pursuits, communication projects or contracts.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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D’Annunzio jeers at her delusional belief that Il Duce will fund her dream project of a theater not for the wealthy cultural and intellectual elite, but for the Great War’s widows, orphans and veterans.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, cautioned that the talks were in the early stages and that no proposal has been finalized.—
Alanna Durkin Richer,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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The country is also the site of the Western Hemisphere’s longest-running internal armed conflict, and constitutionally requires all men between the ages of 18 and 24 to undertake some form of military service.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Adapted from Bernard-Marie Koltès’s play ‘Black Battles with Dogs’, Denis’ riveting drama gives primacy to her actors – their dialogues expressing inner desires and articulating the broader societal inequities that prevail between those who reside on either side of the fence.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
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The new plan ended busing for suburban students, while maintaining the practice of busing inner-city Black students into predominantly White county schools.—
Krista Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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If no shelter is available, crawl to an interior wall away from windows.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Seek shelter inside an interior room.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Miller is passionate about empowering others by providing information on the connection between physical health, lifestyle choices, and mental well-being.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Working memory is the ability to hold information needed to accomplish complex mental tasks such as learning, reasoning and problem-solving.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here’s the moment Angourie Rice and Mallori Johnson’s characters meet for the first time in psychological thriller Steal Away.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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There’s no shared leadership, no emergent norms, no psychological safety—but also no fear or status dynamics holding them back.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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