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Recent Examples of cerebrum While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild. Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication. Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain). Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023 The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight. Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023 Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration. Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022 In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors. Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both. Time, 13 Oct. 2022 One of the most surprising discoveries noted in the report was Danionella cerebrum, found in southern Myanmar. Veronika Perková, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
Noun
  • Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • Inside Out follows Riley (Kaitlyn Dias), and the emotions in Riley’s brain that control her daily life: Joy (Amy Poehler), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Fear (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), and Disgust (Mindy Kaling).
    Barry Levitt, Time, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • In a rare, bipartisan meeting of the minds, at least on this issue.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 June 2025
  • And all of the brilliant military minds involved in this attack.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • This was a devastating tragedy that forever changed our national psyche.
    Dr. Richard Fichman, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
  • Mercury harmonizing with Neptune can access your psyche through engaging in spontaneous play.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.
    John Roach, NOLA.com, 19 July 2017
  • Cal Fire representatives said the current parking mess has already impacted them because the driveway to their station enters the highway not far from the trail head.
    J. Harry Jones, Ramona Sentinel, 19 July 2017

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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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