intellectualism

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Recent Examples of intellectualism But Kennedy’s Camelot at least tried to elevate idealism, intellectualism, and the modern elegance of a pillbox hat. Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025 Eventually Faithfull found an interest in performing in plays and, entranced by Buddy Holly and Joan Baez and Simone de Beauvoir, folk music, and arty café intellectualism as well. Bill Wyman, Vulture, 30 Jan. 2025 But Jeopardy!, with its air of intellectualism, should have a higher barrier to entry. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025 Both women have crises of faith in language, in intellectualism, in their role as a therapist and as a wife. Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for intellectualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellectualism
Noun
  • But today, even some of these spaces are losing their independence—becoming arenas for power struggles, where truth is sacrificed to political or financial agendas, and the ethical foundations of education and research are under attack.
    Narges Mohammadi, Time, 25 June 2025
  • Retired educators: The Retired Educators of Osceola County is composed of people who are retired from the field of education from anywhere in the country.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • That Justice Souter, in truth, does not is revealed by the many articles published since his passing, which tend to discuss his erudition, decency, and wit, and even his lunch, exercise, sartorial habits, and other charming New Englander quirks—but not so much in the way of influential writings.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 May 2025
  • Even her earliest work displayed erudition, intelligence, creativity, and a broad range of poetic styles.
    Daniel Foster, National Review, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • Leaders must train their prefrontal cortex to stay calm under pressure and turn tough feedback into adaptive learning.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
  • This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.
    Jenny Gold, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2025
Noun
  • Donors designate how their contributions can be used, often earmarking them for scholarships, faculty positions or capital improvements.
    Ata Sarajedini, Sun Sentinel, 22 June 2025
  • The Australian Intelligence Corps offered Wilson a scholarship, the actress says.
    Erin Jensen, USA Today, 21 June 2025
Noun
  • Instead, institutions should integrate practical AI literacy into career-specific programs and lean on strategic partnerships with industry employers.
    Michael Hansen, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The Fort Worth Independent School District is adopting a new phonics program that officials say will further support the district’s mission to turn around its stagnant academic performance and improve its literacy scores.
    Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • And if not, there is also the self-evident truth that the knowledge is there.
    CBS News, CBS News, 29 June 2025
  • When the man couldn’t provide police with any identification, the officers took him into custody, a police source with knowledge of the case said.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • The remedy is to start with leader character development to transform the organizational culture.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
  • His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture.
    Vic Verbalaitis, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • But new life and civilizations await, including a villain that will test our characters' grit and resolve.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2025
  • However, several civilizations thrived in South America before the Inca left their mark.
    Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2025

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“Intellectualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellectualism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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