as in teachers
disapproving
a person who annoys other people by correcting small errors and giving too much attention to minor details
They found the professor to be a dull pedant more concerned with the intricacies of punctuation than the craft of writing.
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Recent Examples of pedants
As botanists and pedants will tell you, figs are technically a flower, not a fruit.
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Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedants
teachers
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The funds are primarily used to improve pay for teachers and staff, as well as support arts and sports programs.—
Steve Patterson,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Mar. 2026
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Reactions from parents, teachers, community Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who called for a turnaround of the district’s academic performance in fall 2024 that led to the resignation of former Superintendent Angélica Ramsey, commemorated Molinar for her dedication to the district.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Pedants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedants. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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