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
In looking at four areas — literacy, advocacy, orientation and implementation — AIDE gave each company a score of up to 100 in the four categories and then provided an overall index score.
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Cj Haddad, CNBC, 1 June 2026
In February 2026, the Employment and Training Administration released an AI literacy framework to guide states, workforce boards, community colleges, and employers in training workers to use artificial intelligence.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Off the dance floor, he's become a New York Times best-selling author, appears regularly on TV, and stays busy with the Rashad Jennings Foundation, which specializes in literacy and mentorship programs.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
This free interactive financial literacy workshop is designed for middle- and high-school students and features practical budgeting skills using real-world examples.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Cj Haddad, CNBC, 1 June 2026
In February 2026, the Employment and Training Administration released an AI literacy framework to guide states, workforce boards, community colleges, and employers in training workers to use artificial intelligence.
—Shalin Jyotishi, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Off the dance floor, he's become a New York Times best-selling author, appears regularly on TV, and stays busy with the Rashad Jennings Foundation, which specializes in literacy and mentorship programs.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
This free interactive financial literacy workshop is designed for middle- and high-school students and features practical budgeting skills using real-world examples.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
Noun
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The 40,000-square-foot facility will include a permanent exhibit gallery, rotating exhibit areas, a research library, flexible education rooms and an indoor/outdoor pavilion.—
Staff,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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If so, their case goes before a multi-agency panel (called a Channel), chaired by the local authority and attended by social services, education and mental-health professionals, who agree on a support package.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
Noun
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That deep connection to the ocean goes back to the ancient Polynesians, who were the world’s first watermen, using their intimate knowledge of the ocean to navigate the Pacific, discovering Hawaii thousands of years ago.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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An extension of their patio was built on our property without our knowledge and permission.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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As a Green Ribbon School, Maple Elementary, which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2024, stands as a model for creating healthy, sustainable learning environments while empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to build a more resilient future.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
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The grant funds have equipped the center with technology, furniture and educational resources, enabling structured job readiness coaching, resume and interview preparation, digital literacy training, GED support and lifelong learning opportunities, the release said.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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The Top of the Rock’s scholarship fund, named for Gram, who spent more than 40 years as director of Top of the Rock Chorus, provides scholarships to women involved in music or vocal performance education.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2026
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Some proceeds from the shop benefit Bridges, a nonprofit that helps fund scholarships for Francis Scott Key High School students.—
Wendy Weitzel,
Baltimore Sun,
5 June 2026
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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