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Recent Examples of hyperintellectual
Throughout, her sensitivity and emotional presence soften the hyperintellectual, almost academic quality of her writing.
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Tiana Reid, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
Tiana Reid, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperintellectual
Adjective
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It was considered immoral to lie and the whole point of writing things down back then was to increase morality and improve society, so there really is no didactic history of forgery.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Adapted from his own novel Cabal, Barker brings so much creativity and personality to this story that could easily have become a more didactic sermon about otherness.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The pedantic director meticulously oversaw the entire construction, from perfecting the lighting in each apartment to testing the complex drainage system that collected the fake rain.—
Nathan Smith,
Architectural Digest,
9 Oct. 2025
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Instead of focusing on the defense industrial base, the upcoming national defense strategy, or preparing to face threats across the Indo-Pacific and Europe, Hegseth talked about fitness tests and haircuts, coming across as pedantic for a room of seasoned commanders, the staffer said.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That’s just the latest accolade for the Yorba Linda municipal course that continually scores above its weight in a high-toned category.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Many global rums are clean and light by design; Hampden’s are unabashedly expressive—ripe, high-toned, and unmistakable.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Don't expect white tablecloths and a snooty ambiance; the culinary gem prides itself on its fun and casual atmosphere.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
15 Oct. 2025
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Chiefs fans likely will remember Aikman’s snooty social-media message, which was shared exactly six years ago Tuesday.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Attached to the lawsuit is an ante litem notice sent by the plaintiff’s attorneys in August 2024 to officials at Walnut Grove High School, where the alleged victim attended and participated in scholastic cheerleading team under the coaching of Moore.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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For true scholastic style, pair it with penny loafers or Mary Janes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Prizegivers have also in the past been accused of being snobbish, of having an anti-American bias and of ignoring some of the giants of literature, including Russia's Lev Nikolayevich Tolstoy, France's Emile Zola and Ireland's James Joyce.—
Simon Johnson,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The episode was about a fake Lord trying to check in to a seedy seaside hotel, and the snobbish Cleese character who runs the place gets fooled by him.—
Jonathan Margolis,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By the time the fourth quarter started, Denver trailed 19-0, and the fact that Nix had the team in scoring territory seemed almost academic.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
20 Oct. 2025
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Introducing the item at a board meeting, Staffieri said there’s a need to enhance inclusion and belonging in support of academic success, through the training, education, prevention and support services that the NCRC can provide.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The train will then head to the charming, cliffside resort town of Ravello, where guests will enjoy a two-night stay in Belmond’s grandiose Caruso hotel.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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Younger already has plans to adapt her grandiose culinary plans to her pregnancy.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Hyperintellectual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperintellectual. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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