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
Media literacy has proved essential as curbs to free expression – both official and unofficial – have become more popular.
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Since Johns Hopkins acquired the collection, Havens and other professors have been using these works to teach students about media literacy and misinformation.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
And in just a few years, the state will begin requiring a class on economic literacy.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Occasionally, McMahon has spoken positively of public schools — for example, praising some for literacy gains.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Since Johns Hopkins acquired the collection, Havens and other professors have been using these works to teach students about media literacy and misinformation.
—Big Think, 13 Oct. 2025
And in just a few years, the state will begin requiring a class on economic literacy.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Occasionally, McMahon has spoken positively of public schools — for example, praising some for literacy gains.
—Megan O’Matz, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literacy
Noun
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At the same time, alternative education pathways are proving faster, cheaper, and lucrative.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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The preliminary draft released by state education officials lays out what standards Massachusetts high school students may be required to meet to graduate, replacing the former MCAS standardized testing requirement.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Today, her steady hand, institutional knowledge and loyalty continue to guide the Tennessean and inspire her colleagues.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
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Footwear News’ global network of editors has carefully curated all product selections featured using our expansive brand knowledge and thorough research to find quality, long-lasting items.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Developed by AheadForm Technology, the robot offers up to 30 degrees of freedom, powered by a precise control system and an advanced AI learning algorithm.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Americans with Disabilities Act, which was updated in 2010, requires schools to provide equal access to programs for students with disabilities and to eliminate barriers to their learning.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Oct. 2025
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The scholarship covers tuition fees and contributes to living costs, while also offering the recipient one-on-one mentorship from the Dior Men’s design team.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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She's put those skills to use, working as a full-time content creator and the founder of Scholarship Guru, through which she's helped clients secure millions of dollars in scholarship awards.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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