highbrowism

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Noun
  • And other researchers have observed temporary reductions in gray matter volume and shifts in neural connectivity during the menopause transition — followed in many cases by stabilization afterward.
    Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 17 June 2026
  • The researchers measured the participants’ vitamin C levels using blood samples and performed MRI scans to calculate the volume of gray matter and white matter in their brains.
    Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • The mix of academic-level intellectualism and gross-out outrageousness fits the mood Riley wants to conjure.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Team mentality spurs decisions The A’s were sitting at 40-44 heading into Tuesday, three games out of the American League West lead and 2 1/2 games out of the final AL Wild Card spot.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • Hospitality has always been fragmented because of the ‘club’ mentality.
    Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Forty ships transited the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, according to data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler, a number still significantly lower than the average daily crossings before the war with Iran started in February.
    Deva Lee, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • By allowing intelligence and learned capabilities to be shared across robot types, the platform aims to accelerate deployment, improve operational efficiency, and deliver a consistent experience across every aspect of hotel operations, claims Pudu.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • By triggering the release of a natural growth factor in the brain and modulating neural pathways associated with addiction and reward, ibogaine restores healthy dopamine function and reduces cravings, Barsuglia said.
    Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • The answer to us was to stay calm, use our brains and think our way through it.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Against that backdrop, some say the ships are offering a surprising sense of connection.
    Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Since relocating to Los Angeles, Gonzalez’s small downtown team has scaled Happy Organics into a design-forward brand carried by major retailers, anchored in local maker communities and a sense of purpose.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • Like me, Sims grew up in a community shaped by common sense, history, and cultural norms.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The ingredients are common sense, not being a crook and having a great client.
    Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • His ebullience, keen intellect and warmth jump off the pages.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London.
    Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
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“Highbrowism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowism. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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