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Noun
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In the brain, MRI can differentiate between white matter and gray matter and can also be used to diagnose aneurysms and tumors.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
28 Oct. 2025 -
The researchers looked specifically at where gray matter (the body of a neuron) intersects with white matter (the long axons that project out of the cell body) — an area thought to be particularly vulnerable to head impacts.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Many commentators have framed this as a symptom of anti-intellectualism.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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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
Noun
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My time here is just (about) the positive mentality.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Lewis has a unique mentality and is a fascinating study.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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His intelligence and compassion helped enormously and launched our lifelong friendship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Young stars like Nicolò Barella, Federico Chiesa, and Gianluca Scamacca bring energy and creativity to a squad that still values tactical intelligence and grit.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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For many patients, long journeys to the nearest specialist centre cost them crucial brain tissue.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Raleigh died about 20 minutes later from blunt force trauma and brain bleed.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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These swatches are arranged at different angles to create a sense of chaos, and the pom at the top of the bonnet is replicated as a lace attachment.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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If the coach decides to break that cycle, the Giants and their dynamic young quarterback should make all the sense in the world to him.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Coach Prime should’ve listened to his common sense sooner.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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To Vande Kolk and the other deputies, Green Lake was a place where people knew their neighbors, compared tractor sizes, and valued common sense above book smarts.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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His intellect is evident when reviewing his rigorous course load, outstanding ACT scores, and his pursuit of the AP Capstone Diploma.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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His intellect and refinement are his most terrifying tools.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Highbrowism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowism. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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