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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
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
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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
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
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One problem is that in most organization, knowledge is spread around in many systems, brains and silos.—
Stephen Diorio,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Other pioneering research teams are advancing understanding of how sleep affects memory and brain development, how social media impacts adolescent mental health, and how brain and environmental factors influence risk for substance use disorders.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
8 July 2025
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Nichols’s insecurities came to mind while reading Leslie’s analysis of Lennon and McCartney.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That is, until Plato came along and decided that body and mind were two different entities.—
Mari Andrew,
Time,
1 July 2025
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This was a devastating tragedy that forever changed our national psyche.—
Dr. Richard Fichman,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2025
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Mercury harmonizing with Neptune can access your psyche through engaging in spontaneous play.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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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
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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 12 Jul. 2025.
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