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
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Noun
  • For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the questions Adongo’s family and attorneys have raised about his mental state and possible brain injury.
    Daniella Silva, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • Keep in mind, this Sporting team, over a stretch of eight matches in all competitions, was outscored 28-4, losing seven of those contests and drawing one.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
  • Her makeup was on and her wig was in place, but her mind was in meltdown.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • If that sounds serious, please know that any anthropological assessments of our collective psyche that come out of these conversations are purely incidental.
    Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Here are seven alternative ways to take a deep dive into the psyche that shaped The Odyssey.
    Heidi Fuller-love, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • For Luis Javier Santos, the former head of UFERCO who investigated the case against Hernández, the former leader’s return represents a failure to prosecute him for his crimes, rather than a chance for justice.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Stab wounds vary from the stomach, head and kidney areas, according to dispatch audio reviewed by The Sacramento Bee.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026

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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 27 Jul. 2026.

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