as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated
he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence
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Recent Examples of literacy
Asberry met his writing coach and fellow baseball fanatic, Anthony Joiner, in a summer literacy program for young people two years ago.
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Monique John, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Teachers now focus more on phonics and also regularly assess students on literacy.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
But what this research shows is that many of these chatbots have limitations in providing crucial health information and that both teens and adults need more literacy around this technology, Nagata said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press receives support from the Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Monique John, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Teachers now focus more on phonics and also regularly assess students on literacy.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
But what this research shows is that many of these chatbots have limitations in providing crucial health information and that both teens and adults need more literacy around this technology, Nagata said.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
The Associated Press receives support from the Charles Schwab Foundation for educational and explanatory reporting to improve financial literacy.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
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In November, he is set to face Democratic nominee Katy Padilla Stout, who comes from a more traditional background in law and education.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Mar. 2026
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Part of the money will also go toward expansion of Philander Smith's health education facilities, including space for soon-to-be radiologists and phlebotomists.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Mar. 2026
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The report cites four sources who have knowledge of the issue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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Importantly, research in LEO also serves as an essential stepping stone for gaining the knowledge NASA needs to keep its astronauts safe on journeys deeper into the cosmos.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
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Headway delivers 15-minute summaries of 2,000+ nonfiction books with audio, quizzes, and personalized learning — all for a one-time $51 with promo code MARCH15 until March 29.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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This cycle of learning, mentoring, and leadership is one of the reasons Montessori classrooms help children develop not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well.—
Jose Bolaños,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Created to honor the legacy and impact of late Charlotte Observer Hornets beat writer Rick Bonnell, the scholarship awards $10,000 annually via the Hornets Foundation to a journalism student enrolled at a university or college in North Carolina.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Morehouse gives out $10 million in endowed scholarships every year, plus another $3 million to close the funding gap for students who have exhausted all other options.—
Jason Armesto,
AJC.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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