HIGHBROWISM Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

highbrowism

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Definition of highbrowism

as in gray matter

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Noun

Research shows that drops in hormones actually shrink the volume of gray matter in a woman’s hippocampus and frontal and temporal cortices, which are key for memory and executive function.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 16 July 2026
The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.

— Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026

Definition of gray matter

Noun

These critiques were amplified by Black content creators and the general social media audience, who took issue with the genre’s Eurocentric portrayal of knowledge and intellectualism.

— Sophia Zhang, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026
Fans of trivia like to say that caring so deeply about these facts at a time of disinformation and anti-intellectualism is an act of defiance—that picking up trivia is a way to keep knowledge from being disappeared.

— Drew Goins, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026

Definition of intellectualism

Noun

Leipzig had locker room issues a few years ago, when a few players were regarded as not pulling their weight — and Schlager was one of the senior figures who challenged them and urged them to improve their mentality.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Tom James brings an old-school mentality to the world of suits.

— Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 21 July 2026

Definition of mentality

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Unlike the direct style under Glasner, Sage’s way of playing may allow for more space to make the most of Pino’s intelligence, interplay and technical and passing ability.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 21 July 2026
But, citing Iraqi intelligence estimates, Mohammed said the number of ISIS fighters in neighboring Syria has increased from around 2,000 to as many as 10,000 since the collapse of Bashar Assad's government in 2024.

— Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

In one example, a robotic arm was able to grasp objects such as a cup or an apple based solely on the user’s brain signals.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 July 2026
The diseases that cause dementia can impair brain circuits involved in impulse control and threat perception, raising the risk of aggressive behavior.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026

Definition of brain

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In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

At the same time, my support for open carry is grounded in responsibility, safety, and common sense, not extreme rhetoric.

— Yoni Anijar, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Telling customers which conditions your product was built and tested for, the same way a hardware manufacturer specifies power requirements, is just common sense.

— Jatin Narang, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of common sense

Noun

Temilola Adeoye, a comedian, writer and content creator in New York City,attributes this behavior to shortcomings in intellect and literacy — or to a desire to have one’s intellect validated by others.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Toni Collette is phenomenal as Christie’s beloved detective, capturing both her sharp intellect and her understanding of human nature.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026

Definition of intellect

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