hyperintellectual

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Recent Examples of hyperintellectual Throughout, her sensitivity and emotional presence soften the hyperintellectual, almost academic quality of her writing. Tiana Reid, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperintellectual
Adjective
  • Nautilus is bold in its changes to Captain Nemo’s story — new monsters, new villains — but imitative to other genre series in execution, and the vibe is a little didactic.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 June 2025
  • The film’s slavish dedication to its source material — the challenging of which would open its own can of worms — demands ignoring all potential complexity in favor of didactic conclusions.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 June 2025
Adjective
  • Jesse makes a big point of that, because Jesse is a bit on the pedantic side.
    Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
  • Not to get too pedantic about it, but her latest look presents a wonderful learning opportunity for those of us looking to ace the art of dressing for this suffocating heat.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • Blake is accused of having drifted into high-toned seriousness; Albert, now writing for television, is branded a sellout.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Bright high-toned notes of cherry and strawberry show on the palate with an intriguing texture that hints at a bit of tannin.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Has an old-money crowd and snooty country clubs yet somehow feels a bit more low-key than the other Hamptons.
    Stephanie Krikorian, Curbed, 23 June 2025
  • He’s haunted by the two men who died on the mission, and when a snooty little reporter starts challenging his version of events, Bud gets big mad.
    Erin Qualey, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2024
Adjective
  • Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.
    Cadet Nadeen Willat, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 July 2025
  • Today, youth sports are dominated by expensive club or travel teams that compete outside of local scholastic programs.
    Russell Dinkins, Sportico.com, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • So many of the characters are intelligent, cruel, snobbish, yet undeniably hilarious.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2025
  • Not to sound snobbish about it, but the thought of wearing a polyester dress—knowing the environmental impact and the feel of the fabric—is something that just doesn’t sit right with me anymore.
    Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • But Nicole DeWitt, the district’s deputy superintendent, said around $13 million for educator support professional development, multilingual education, academic enrichment and before- and after-school programs could be impacted.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Cowan’s interest in juggling isn’t purely academic.
    Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Since then, grandiose rivers of tulle have streamed through celebrity ceremonies like fast-rushing water: from Sophia Richie to Paris Hilton, Naomi Biden, Nicola Peltz Beckham and Millie Bobby Brown.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
  • Seon-nyeo and Jeong-dae have successfully arrived at an exit, but her grandiose personality gives Jeong-dae the window to push her aside and slam the door shut behind him.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025

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“Hyperintellectual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperintellectual. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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