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 Her games transformed from standard collegiate matchups into national television events. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2026 Rather, Derek Curiel is atop the second tier of collegiate hitters. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 The International Federation of America Football (IFAF) announced that there has been an increase in flag football teams at the youth, high school, and collegiate levels. — Synai Ferrell, ABC News, 8 July 2026 Tour the Town Founded in 1837, alongside its namesake Presbyterian school, Davidson’s heart lies in its picturesque downtown, which sits just a block from the hum of collegiate life. — Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for collegiate

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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.

— Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026

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What the Nun Study Found About Alzheimer’s Researchers combined yearly cognitive testing with medical records and educational transcripts.

— Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Sanchez is also interested in improving his district’s educational outcomes, according to his website.

— Sofi Zeman July 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

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The 2026 World Cup has shone a spotlight on academic spaces being at the heart of the craze and fandom for Argentina in Bangladesh.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 July 2026
In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents.

— Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

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