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
  • Olive oil is rich in healthy fats and antioxidants, which support heart, brain, and digestive health.
    Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
  • These meals help keep children in school, improve their ability to learn and concentrate, and support healthy brain development.
    ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The new mind also has to solve the math problem sitting in front of it.
    Lisa Nee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The cold is what first springs to mind when thinking of Oldham’s home.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • To facilitate this, Spector’s play delves deep into the modern Jewish psyche—the good, the bad, and the ugly—and does not shy away from third-rail topics.
    Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Street art also plays a key part of Cihangir’s psyche, with interesting new pieces popping up regularly.
    CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • But instead of congratulating their long-time colleague, her co-workers, under the orders of their department head, urged her to think again.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Jones also is among 21 to win state titles in their first head-coaching job at any school.
    Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 16 Aug. 2026

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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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