Definition of cerebrumnext
as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser

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Recent Examples of cerebrum That's in part because Danionella cerebrum, the species favored by neuroscientists, wasn't officially identified as a separate species until 2021. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 June 2026 The cerebral arteries supply the cerebrum—the largest part of the brain, located above and in front of the brainstem. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
Noun
  • Also, the vocal tracts and brains of our ancestors did not fossilize as they were made of soft tissue.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Gilbert and Cimorelli shared that the guitarist’s treatment plan included promising immunotherapies to keep the cancer out of his brain.
    — Rolling Stone, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Hardly decipherable, but the syllables tugged at the corner of my mind.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • That result remains etched in the standings but is finally blurred from McVay's mind.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Tolstoy’s epic about Russia during the Napoleonic Wars is one of the greatest studies of human psyche and society ever written.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Friday marks 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, a seminal moment that drastically altered the landscape and psyche of American society and the globe.
    — Pat Mueller, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • For dinner, go back into town for Feast and Floret's delicious Italian small plates and impeccable vibes—or head to Wm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The head of the Connecticut Energy Marketers Association said consumers likely will face shortages and additional price increases this fall and winter.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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