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as in nerd
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
was quickly stereotyped as another computer geek
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as in intellectual
a person with strong intellectual interests
a jock-dominated campus on which geeks were either ridiculed or ignored
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a friend who is an audio-video geek set up my home theater for me
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Recent Examples of geek
The fantastically versatile Billie Piper, who has charmed geeks in Doctor Who and goths in Penny Dreadful, makes an intriguing foil for cello phenom Wednesday as the school’s new head of music.
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Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
While San Diego Comic Con is the most famous geek convention, Gen Con has grown into a vital part of Indiana’s tourist industry.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Think Chicago Auto Show but for NASCAR devotees and all kinds of car geeks.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The upcoming Alien television series crash landed into Comic-Con with a blockbuster Hall H panel that got thousands of geeks sitting on the edge of their seats to an encroaching otherworldly horror.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Judy Berman, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
While San Diego Comic Con is the most famous geek convention, Gen Con has grown into a vital part of Indiana’s tourist industry.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Think Chicago Auto Show but for NASCAR devotees and all kinds of car geeks.
—Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
The upcoming Alien television series crash landed into Comic-Con with a blockbuster Hall H panel that got thousands of geeks sitting on the edge of their seats to an encroaching otherworldly horror.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for geek
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The once bookish nerd is now seemingly confident and has caught the attention of ladies at his school.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Everybody already knows about my love for K-pop, for just being a weeb, an anime nerd and just a big K-pop stan in general.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
28 Aug. 2025
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From the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival to the Martha’s Vineyard Black Book Festival and everything in between, Black intellectuals are coming together to share notes and swap contacts to forge new relationships and invest in each other.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some have accused him of masquerading as an intellectual without the requisite knowledge or aptitude.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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Intelligent, agile, an expert ball-carrier and a supreme creator in the final third.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
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But some retirement experts say the rule is a little too simple.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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But Beekman, along with a growing number of scholars, many of them women, emphasizes familial care in our understanding of human evolution.—
Elissa Strauss,
The Atlantic,
28 Aug. 2025
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The idea is backed by some death penalty scholars.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Aug. 2025
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In addition to a law degree, Lee also holds a master’s in meteorology.—
Ray Long,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Davis, 55, who originated the role of the best and most knowledgeable Charms master at Hogwarts, becomes the first actor from the blockbuster film franchise to reprise a character in the TV adaptation set for 2027 premiere.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Directed by Oleksandr Kirienko, the plot centers on Saint Nicholas, Santa Claus and the Ancient Spirit of Winter, who compete for the title of chief wizard of Christmas.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Mentor Students In Underserved Communities Create a mentorship program where tech wizards guide students in underserved communities.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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An effective trustee is skilled in conflict resolution and adept at maintaining open communication while prioritizing the trust’s objectives.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Slot shares this staple of Tottenham counterpart Ange Postecoglou’s attacking principles, with Porro adept at tucking inside to disrupt the opposition shape.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Copy the lifestyle guru by picking up the blouse in army green, or choose from 19 additional colors, including black, khaki, navy, and beige — the latter color is the cheapest of the bunch.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Geek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geek. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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