INTELLECTUALISM Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

intellectualism

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Definition of intellectualism

as in education

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Recent Examples of intellectualism Jil Sander, with sophistication and new intellectualism, is one of the best collections of this season. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026 In the same way, a Shakespeare and Company tote bag signals intellectualism, while the New Yorker tote bag communicates cultural sophistication. — Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 Its popularity is improbable by virtue of its unapologetic intellectualism, increasingly alien in a highly anti-intellectual era. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Jan. 2026 Also, Dustin’s girlfriend is at his level and an equal, a testimony to his airy intellectualism. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 26 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for intellectualism

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The federal law generally prohibits schools that receive federal education funding from disclosing personally identifiable information from a student's education records without a parent's or guardian's consent, except in limited circumstances.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Democrats say the flip indicates voters want education to move on from political fights over social issues, while conservatives point to their wins.

— Lauren Lumpkin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of education

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Longworth’s deep research, erudition, and spectacularly precise elocution have made the now-indie podcast essential storytelling for cinephiles.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 23 July 2026
The acclaimed author of The Invention of Nature, Andrea Wulf brings erudition and flair to Forster’s peripatetic career as teenaged crewman on Captain Cook’s global voyage.

— Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026

Definition of erudition

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Summary OpenAI disclosed a two-week pause in reinforcement learning training after an unreleased model called Astra could not be ruled out as reaching Critical, the highest cybersecurity risk tier in its Preparedness Framework.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
That Imai is the first Japanese player the Astros have signed from Nippon Professional Baseball meant an already massive learning curve would grow steeper.

— Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of learning

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Free money from scholarships and grants accounts for more than a quarter of the costs, and student loans make up most of the rest, the education lender found.

— Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026
For The Times) By the end of the summer, Shields was nearing 20 scholarship offers after just one season as an offensive lineman.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of scholarship

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If the fake poll was truly a social experiment meant to test the poll literacy of media outlets and campaigns, Yeargain said, there would likely be nothing to prosecute.

— Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Zapata is a high school teacher who said his priorities include improving literacy, expanding career and technical education, safety in schools and fiscal responsibility.

— Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of literacy

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The court document said that, around two weeks later, the resident discovered an AirTag concealed under the backseat of their car that was placed by their former partner without their knowledge or consent.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
The lessons learned and knowledge accumulated by your scientists and engineers are valuable human capital that no one else has.

— Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of knowledge

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The exhibition will feature 10 immersive zones, each inviting visitors into the world of Schulz (known as Sparky) and Peanuts, exploring his enduring influence on culture.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
The remains are from the Lima culture, according to the excavation's leader Gladys Paz.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of culture

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At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences.

— Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
The panther is the one to escort him to civilization, which proves easier said than done.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of civilization

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