geeks

noun

plural of geek
1
as in nerds
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits was quickly stereotyped as another computer geek

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2
as in intellectuals
a person with strong intellectual interests a jock-dominated campus on which geeks were either ridiculed or ignored

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3
as in experts
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 geeks The Big Bang Theory ran for 279 episodes across 12 seasons and followed the misadventures of a group of socially awkward science geeks and their much cooler female neighbors. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 18 July 2026 The weekend-afternoon sales events became a phenomenon, drawing crowds to marvel at his wide-ranging tastes — not just hardcore music geeks or bibliophiles, but appreciators of New York cultural lore. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2026 Heaven to the geeks and superfans in the balcony. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 3 June 2026 Hyatt Regency Lake Washington Budding aviators, plane geeks and those looking for any type of airport job can get a sneak peek without even booking an airline ticket. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026 Design geeks will love the adjacent historic cottages and wide stretch of coastline giving the setting a ye olde California postcard quality. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 May 2026 SoundCloud rappers were weebs; DnD geeks became huge influencers. — Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 8 May 2026 Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2026 Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geeks
  1. nerds
  2. intellectuals
  3. experts
  4. adepts
  5. scholars
  6. masters
  7. wizards
  8. gurus
Noun
  • Schedule nerds may be interested that American offered 28 and 27 flights ​to Kansas ​City on July ​9 and 10, with 373 and 372 flights ​to ​its Miami hub on the same two days.
    — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The supermodel was one of the most surprising people to make the guest list, causing pandemonium amongst Swifties and pop culture nerds alike when she was photographed heading to the wedding in a gorgeous gold silk gown (what a gold rush).
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026
Definition of nerds
Noun
  • During our two-hour lunch, the conversation almost never strayed from his favorite topics, which are Richard Hanania, Richard Hanania’s analysis of politics, and Richard Hanania’s place in the firmament of public intellectuals.
    — Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 19 July 2026
  • Christensen was accompanied by retired Homer scholars (often referred to as Homerists), editors, professors, historians and various public intellectuals.
    — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026
Definition of intellectuals
Noun
  • However, there can also be benefits to these markets, experts say.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
  • The bill would mandate voter identification and registration requirements though disfranchise millions of voters, according to many experts.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of experts
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  • He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Definition of adepts
Noun
  • Legal scholars have warned that attacks on infrastructure with wide civilian use in some circumstances could constitute a war crime under international law.
    — NPR Staff, NPR, 17 July 2026
  • As noted by Variety, some scholars believe the island inspired the location where Homer imagined Odysseus and his crew stopping to roast goats and replenish their supplies.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 17 July 2026
Definition of scholars
Noun
  • Robot masters terrain The framework was tested on KAIST’s quadruped robot, HOUND, in both indoor and outdoor environments.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026
  • The exhibit showcases other Mexican masters, including Kahlo’s husband, Diego Rivera, but the big draw has been Kahlo, whose oeuvre has become a touchstone of feminist and Latin American iconography.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of masters
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  • Their quest pits them against wizards, monsters, dragons, and a sinister conspiracy in a lighthearted fantasy adventure inspired by the tabletop RPG.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • After climbing the Azkaban Escape Tower to the top, repel-style, young wizards-in-training, Clark and Emily Friscia, were ready to go home.
    — Greg Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
Definition of wizards
Noun
  • When first stepping on the Scarlet Lady, cruisers are met with a rousing, upbeat staff that serve as gurus around the ship and are experts on everything from beauty to juicing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Marketing gurus have spent decades on the art and science of distilling a brand message into super-short 15- or 30-second ad bursts.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 June 2026
Definition of gurus

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