highbrowism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highbrowism
Noun
  • Those with less social connection were also found to have smaller gray matter volume in regions of the brain associated with thinking and learning.
    Arianna Huffington, Time, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Some studies reported smaller gray matter volumes in children with ADHD compared to those without, while others showed no difference or even larger volumes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • History and intellectualism meet in Boston, where Puritan roots and events of the American Revolution have given way to a city that houses more than its fair share of universities, bookstores, and coffee shops.
    Kori Perten, AFAR Media, 24 Sep. 2025
  • But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.
    Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • In grabbing McNeeley in the same class as Knueppel, Sion James and Ryan Kalkbrenner, Charlotte wanted to infuse its roster with youthful players boasting an old school mentality.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Next-man mentality, trying to have his back.
    Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Liz Dennett Liz Dennett is a geoscientist, technologist, and the founder and CEO of Endolith, a biological intelligence company pioneering microbial solutions to recover copper from ores and waste rock.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In addition, agents and intelligence professionals investigating violent crimes against children identified or located 1,053 child victims, the release says.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Kennedy sought the advice of doctors after dealing with severe memory loss and brain fog, reportedly leading to a scan of his brain that showed a dark spot in the imagery.
    Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Prior to their discoveries, it was thought that the brain was unable to change or regenerate after a certain point in early adulthood.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Eliminating the need for manual adjustments—whether for meals or for any other changes during the day—would give people with diabetes a tremendous sense of freedom.
    Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
  • That choice can shape your income, your sense of purpose, and the arc of your career.
    Suzy Welch, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In terms of possible players being involved, the common sense lens turns toward Towns, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson from there.
    Sam Amick, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
  • Not enough Democrats voted for this common sense, clean continuing resolution to keep the government open.
    Steve Inskeep, NPR, 3 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Literary parents often equate reading with empathy, intellect, and future success.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Gemini is a miracle air sign known for its dualistic nature and intellect.
    Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Highbrowism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowism. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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