as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a fringe party of nerdy political activists who have no chance of getting elected
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Recent Examples of nerdy
Johnson, who is short, with a salt-and-pepper beard, has a nerdy, understated demeanor.
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Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Like, the nerdy part of that is very interesting to me.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Portrayed with great humor, and a light touch barely ever achieved by young actors, Devi’s best challenges involve boys—especially Ben, her nerdy competition for top of the class, and Paxton—a hot athlete.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Later that year, Crunchyroll’s parent company Sony took things even more seriously by acquiring Alamo Drafthouse in what looked to some like a good way of bolstering its anime business by acquiring a company known for its nerdy and passionate clientele.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Will’s nerdy buddies encounter Eleven, a girl raised in a lab with telekinetic powers.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Adding to her disorientation is Kenny, the nerdy boy next door who’s now a single father and beloved member of the community.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Their wedding was as nerdy as the Gransons themselves, taking place at the Chicago Field Museum and featuring a dinosaur skeleton in the background.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The first one felt really nerdy, but the second one was fancy and fun.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Anna Russell, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Like, the nerdy part of that is very interesting to me.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Portrayed with great humor, and a light touch barely ever achieved by young actors, Devi’s best challenges involve boys—especially Ben, her nerdy competition for top of the class, and Paxton—a hot athlete.
—John Ortved, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
Later that year, Crunchyroll’s parent company Sony took things even more seriously by acquiring Alamo Drafthouse in what looked to some like a good way of bolstering its anime business by acquiring a company known for its nerdy and passionate clientele.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 28 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Will’s nerdy buddies encounter Eleven, a girl raised in a lab with telekinetic powers.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
Adding to her disorientation is Kenny, the nerdy boy next door who’s now a single father and beloved member of the community.
—Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Their wedding was as nerdy as the Gransons themselves, taking place at the Chicago Field Museum and featuring a dinosaur skeleton in the background.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
The first one felt really nerdy, but the second one was fancy and fun.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerdy
Adjective
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But if nothing changes, the future of conservative politics will see much of the anti-semitic rhetoric as a badge of intellectual honesty.—
Eli Thompson,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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With that being said, when Venus squares Pluto, the clash between emotional intensity (Scorpio) and intellectual detachment (Aquarius) is undeniable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The book was created using a biological, sensual craft, as well as a cerebral one.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Much of this lovely, cerebral film unfolds in a cozy Manhattan high-rise, a Christmas tree twinkling in the background as snow falls outside.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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An obscure and slightly geeky type of energy is integral to the state's plan for addressing the looming energy crisis.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
4 Nov. 2025
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So many showgoers opted for the geeky-chic print during Fashion Month, and every brand from Zara to Miu Miu currently offers its own take.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Much scholarly attention is also paid to the science of electrical storage, enabling a body to function as a permanently recharged battery, and to the use of an enormous lightning-rod mechanism, which will harness lightning from atop an isolated tower, where Victor conducts his experiments.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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The study, published on the open-access scholarly article archive, arxiv, has not yet been peer-reviewed.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Nerdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerdy. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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