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 That all came from viral TikToks and a collegiate gymnastics career. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026 Time Honored encapsulates classic American styling tropes, collegiate layers, rugged workwear and gorpcore staples. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Koivun holds 11 collegiate titles, joining just a handful of players to reach double-digit victories, with Tiger Woods, Mickelson and Jon Rahm included in that group. — Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 28 July 2026 The film captures the spirit of an era defined by big dreams, bigger risks, unforgettable music, and the women who helped redefine collegiate athletics. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 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

Adjective

What began as a weeklong music camp eventually turned into year-round educational programming, where students learn songwriting, music theory, recording and live performance before showcasing their work on the festival stage.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
And the loss of these students could impact district performance as cohorts move up in their educational careers; students who attend a pre-K program typically perform better in school compared to their peers who didn’t attend.

— Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

Like Pompano High, Hallandale students will apply and meet certain academic criteria to get in and stay in.

— Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026
But journalism has gotten so much smaller, and academia is also very precarious — and the idea of an academic writing in any kind of consumer-facing press is now considered a dig in your tenure file.

— Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of academic

Adjective

The disease can cause intellectual deficits as well as severe physical symptoms.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Professors are eager to work with student veterans and believe the life experience veterans bring to the classroom is crucial to the intellectual diversity of institutions like Caltech.

— Francesca Pinney, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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