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 The smattering of blocks near University of Québec at Montréal has historically catered to a bohemian-leaning collegiate set, as keen on its clusters of cafés and bars as its proximity to one of North America’s oldest gayborhoods, the Village. — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026 Hahn also served as commissioner for multiple collegiate leagues, including the Continental Divide and Pacific West Conferences. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 After posting a 1,000-yard season in his final collegiate season at Tulsa, Richardson earned the intrigue from the Cowboys to throw him into the mix in the position room. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 For golf lovers, the 18-hole Twin Warriors Golf Club attracts national collegiate and professional tournaments. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 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

Definition of scholastic

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The second floor will feature a gallery to showcase the history of race relations in North Texas, honoring Rouse's memory with a permanent gallery, interpretive exhibitions, and educational programming.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026
Reports indicate that Fable 5 declined to answer a range of benign educational questions in fields such as biology, chemistry, and mathematics – including basic prompts about mitochondria.

— James Marks, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

The board sets education policy, maintains academic standards, and oversees educational licenses and the accreditation system.

— Zuri Primos July 26, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The system will be installed at NTHU’s College of Semiconductor Research (CoSR) and used for academic research as well as joint development projects with Taiwan’s semiconductor industry.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of academic

Adjective

Dismissing it as punditry overlooks the intellectual labor that makes public history possible.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
In a rapidly changing world, continuous curiosity and a willingness to experiment are vital to avoid intellectual stagnation.

— Lintao "LT" Lu, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

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