as in learned
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books
the novel's dialogue is a little too literary in flavor to be entirely convincing
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Recent Examples of literary
The text commands of the games become a literary form, a way of processing thought in parallel to the messier contours of ordinary prose.
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Emily Witt, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Charlie’s love of film craft and singular storytelling sensibilities, coupled with Eva’s elegant poetry, weave together into a richly historical and literary work that deserves to be platformed.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
International Literary Properties is a global company that invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical estates.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
What to expect: A sophisticated library-meets-Art Deco setting with a literary theme, a cocktail menu inspired by Florida’s stories, and high-end mixology led by Jaclyn Keogh.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Emily Witt, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
Charlie’s love of film craft and singular storytelling sensibilities, coupled with Eva’s elegant poetry, weave together into a richly historical and literary work that deserves to be platformed.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
International Literary Properties is a global company that invests in, acquires, manages, and enhances literary and theatrical estates.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
What to expect: A sophisticated library-meets-Art Deco setting with a literary theme, a cocktail menu inspired by Florida’s stories, and high-end mixology led by Jaclyn Keogh.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literary
Adjective
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This kind of trading is seen as a form of learned behavior, where dogs associate a specific action with a reward.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Hoping to learn more about the learned behavior, researchers set up trail cameras to capture video of the cockatoos drinking, according to the study.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Secretary Rubio is constructing a Department of State where groupthink is out and intellectual rigor is in; where DEI is replaced with merit; and where training focuses on winning in a tough world.—
Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Before Heritage, most think tanks were structured either as contractors such as the RAND Corp., providing policy analysis at the request of the federal government, or universities without students, where individual scholars pursued their own intellectual priorities.—
E.J. Fagan,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dissatisfaction with academic instruction at schools was cited by 72 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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The portables will go away soon as work wraps up on the $11.6 million renovation and new academic wing.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sure, director Michael Bay puts former British spy John Patrick Mason (Sean Connery) and bookish FBI agent Stanley Goodspeed (Nicolas Cage) through all manner of car chases, explosions, gun battles, and a relationship with a former prom queen.—
Sarah Sprague,
EW.com,
2 July 2025
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Solar Power’s acoustic shampoo-commercial pop signified a degree of freedom from the usual rueful, bookish synth-pop grind.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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The awards are based on criteria including scholastic ability, responsibility toward education and financial need, with a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Judge Arun Subramanian, an energetic erudite judge, set a tight schedule – the trial day started at 9 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. most days.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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The choice of the erudite writer and talk show host said so much about who Apple saw as its target audience.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
11 June 2025
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“Literary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literary. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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