HIGHBROWISM Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

highbrowism

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Definition of highbrowism

as in gray matter

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Noun

The researchers found that London taxi drivers had measurably more gray matter in the posterior hippocampus, a brain area tied to storing large-scale spatial maps.

— Hatim Sharif, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of gray matter

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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

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Ravens and crows have also represented intelligence, knowledge, transformation, and even creation in cultures around the world.

— Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026
Both sides stressed that the use of intelligence and electrification technology is an important focus for working together.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

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The quality of your diet is more important than fasting; eating nutrient-rich foods like fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats supports brain health.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 30 Aug. 2026
In other words, Sanctuary, which made both a body and a brain, is now learning that its brain – with some hands – is a very effective industrial worker.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of brain

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In its evaluation, the committee cited the film’s polished craftsmanship and the clarity of its directorial vision, pointing to the tone and mise-en-scène that sustain a sense of pressure throughout the story.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
To channel this sense of joyful minimalism, pair a bold color with playful accents, rich textures, and meaningful décor that brings personality to the space without overwhelming it.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

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But one city is run by people who have common sense and the other one isn't, so there's that.

— Patricia Babcock McGraw OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
All in all, the stunt perfectly captures the current state of the attention economy, in which common sense is commonly traded for viral clips.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of common sense

Noun

As its sign of rulership, this Earth sign gives the messenger planet a grounding outlet for its intellect and curiosity.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Here was a juicy alleged scandal involving two big names, a public intellectual and an actor publicly known for her intellect.

— Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of intellect

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