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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
educated people are often more aware and tolerant of cultural and ethnic diversity
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as in skilled
having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor
a violinist caressing the instrument with an educated touch
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as in taught
to cause to acquire knowledge or skill in some field
a revered professor of astronomy who is credited with educating many of today's leading astronomers
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as in inspired
to provide (someone) with moral or spiritual understanding
the belief that parents better educate their children by example than by sending them to Sunday school
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Recent Examples of educated
Massimiliano Melis, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The same may be true for AI: while people with higher incomes and education levels are more aware of examples of AI use in daily life, a study published earlier this year found that less educated people are more likely to blindly trust AI.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Born in 1987, he was educated at the University of Leiden and served in the Dutch Navy.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Through collaboration, everyone from vets to pet parents can start embracing AI for better pet health outcomes: getting rid of Dr. Google, anxiety and moving toward a more educated and conscious way to treat pets and their diseases and needs.
—Massimiliano Melis, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The same may be true for AI: while people with higher incomes and education levels are more aware of examples of AI use in daily life, a study published earlier this year found that less educated people are more likely to blindly trust AI.
—Celia Ford, Vox, 10 Mar. 2025
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Most Inspirational Documentary Our favorite 2024 documentary that inspired, educated, and entertained the whole family.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Born in 1987, he was educated at the University of Leiden and served in the Dutch Navy.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for educated
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Continue reading to see which states are the most financially literate.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Gospel authors, far from being community leaders preserving oral sayings for largely illiterate followers, were highly literate members of a small, erudite upper crust, distant in experience, attitude, and geography from any Galilean peasant preachers.—
Adam Gopnik,
The New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The area’s labor pool can satisfy practically any employer’s requirements, from upper management, technical and office workers to skilled employees for the production line.—
Rohit Arora,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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While patients and providers say teletherapy is effective and easier to get than in-person services, experts in the field noted that teletherapy often requires a skilled mental health practitioner trained to pick up subtle communication cues.—
Phillip Reese,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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First, rational analysis, traditionally taught in business schools, uses logical reasoning and empirical data to assess situations and outcomes.—
Hulan Hagen,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Dinesh and his little cafe taught me a valuable lesson on slow marketing—that a relaxed approach can sometimes be the most effective way to stand out.—
Nitin Gupta,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Take a dive into the deep end, and keep scrolling to shop more one-piece bathing suits inspired by Kate Hudson now.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The movie, inspired by a Charles Dickens’ tale of a boy and father who explore the life of Jesus, is headed for a second-place finish with $17 million to $18 million after earning $7 million Friday from 3,200 locations (in a successful marketing stunt, kids are being allowed in for free).—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There have been TikTok videos, Reddit threads and scholarly essays, all dedicated to how that one scene traumatized us all.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Graham Coop, the director of the university’s Center for Population Biology, was among nearly 250 new members announced last month by the academy, one of the nation’s oldest scholarly societies.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
12 May 2025
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This approach ensures not only a solid initial return but also ongoing growth in value as your organization becomes adept at harnessing the full potential of agentic AI.—
Sanjay Gidwani,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Turn the transparency down a notch and the headphones are pretty adept at passing through sound otherwise.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 May 2025
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Two highly modern, eminently civilized nations were plunged into chaos.—
Kelly McKinney,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2025
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International good faith, a sister of democracy, springs from the will of civilized nations of men to respect the rights and liberties of other nations of men.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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As the size and complexity of solar assets increased, the provision of proficient O&M and asset management services became imperative for ensuring optimal performance.—
Joern Hackbarth,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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First, is the acknowledgment by the Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education (the Kirwan Commission) that, per the Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) 2021 assessment, only 35% of Grade 3-8 students are proficient in English, just 15% in math.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2025
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“Educated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/educated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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