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 those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.

— Amanda Gardner, Martha Stewart, 5 July 2026
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

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

The win over Mexico was a massive test of will and mentality.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
Real insight from your audience is what will drive innovation and expansion in your company, and the mentality must be centered around their pain points and how your company’s service or product can serve them effectively.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of mentality

Noun

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

Noun

Nothing will shake you and wake you like having your senses, your assumptions, your very identity overrun by hour upon hour of First Nations music, dancing, ceremony, and vitality on this patch of Apsáalooke (Crow) land.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 14 July 2026
SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 14 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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