COLLEGIATE Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

collegiate

adjective

Definition of collegiate

as in scholastic

of or relating to a college or its students collegiate athletics

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Recent Examples of collegiate During his first collegiate start, Jones made critical plays during Florida’s win at Texas. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026 The fashion double act perfectly fit the rhythm of a musician whose personal style has become increasingly eclectic, oscillating between oversized sportswear, collegiate staples, rare archival finds, and extraordinarily expensive accessories. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 Recently, Fanatics launched collaborations with Tuckernuck for the NFL, Lululemon for NFL, NHL, MLB and MLS, Abercrombie & Fitch for the NFL and LoveShackFancy for collegiate apparel. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 Following in his father's footsteps, Lemieux initially took up hockey, playing at the collegiate level at Arizona State University. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for collegiate

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Jackson voted in June 2023 to accept a committee recommendation against passing LD 930, legislation seeking to restrict participation in women’s and girls’ scholastic sports.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
The coming-of-age drama, based on Coffey’s life, follows a high school student with mild cerebral palsy trying to wrestle for the school’s scholastic wrestling team.

— Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of scholastic

Adjective

The basket includes educational books, a baby blanket, a onesie, a toy and information about local and national organizations.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 5 Nov. 2026
Kino Lorber is planning a 2027 theatrical release followed by a digital, educational, and home video release.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of educational

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Many academic researchers publish only a handful of papers each year, seeking scientific discoveries or solutions to everyday problems facing businesses and government agencies.

— TODD WALLACK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Model procedures should provide timely notice, straightforward requests, and alternative assignments without academic penalties.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of academic

Adjective

This intellectual approach comes through her work at Diotima in similar but different ways.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
The project would also include 20 homes for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, retail space and a community park.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

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