as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
one university campus on which the geeky student will not feel like a social outcast
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Adjective
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The seminary’s enduring mission, like that of all great institutions of learning, is to cultivate the intellectual and ethical capacities of leaders prepared to confront the complexities of history.—
Brad Braxton,
Chicago Tribune,
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Many people with intellectual or developmental disabilities are forced into poverty because of the way government benefits are structured, as outlined by the Social Security Administration.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The result is a slowly shifting kaleidoscope of bright, consonant sound, which, with its pointed title, easily digestible concept, and improvisatory spirit, was also a rejection of the cerebral atonality then in vogue.—
William Robin,
New Yorker,
26 Aug. 2025
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Although the man was brain-dead after experiencing a cerebral hemorrhage, the lung survived for nine days.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The once-nerdy Alex is now attracting attention from girls left and right, which doesn’t bode well with his best friend, Kiley, who feels ignored and starts seeing the quarterback of the football team, Dylan.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The character was kind, genuine, neurotic, a bit nerdy, a hugger with a heart of gold and endearingly funny.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Translation demands a deep and scholarly knowledge of language, which never feels sufficient.—
The Critic,
Literary Hub,
27 Aug. 2025
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Even period dramas like Little Women or Pride and Prejudice contribute to the hallmarks of the aesthetic, encouraging the use of floral wallpaper, vintage prints, and layered textiles that feel both scholarly and lived-in.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Geeky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geeky. Accessed 5 Sep. 2025.
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