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Noun
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The Renaissance man leaves behind thousands of notes with a curious twist: They’re written in reverse and legible by mirror.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026 -
Acclaimed designer Jonathan Adler is the definition of a Renaissance man.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2026
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Inspired by the German polymath Alexander von Humboldt’s travels in South America and his ensuing argument for the interdependence of all natural entities, the young Church embarked on a nearly seven-month expedition in Humboldt’s footsteps.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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Leonardo was one of history’s greatest polymaths, filling notebooks with designs across a range of disciplines, including flying machines that wouldn't be realized for centuries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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The gulf between their two worlds is wide, and Jude straddles it with wide-ranging intellect and his characteristic impish wit, while also telling a surprisingly heartfelt story about the lengths to which a mother will go for love.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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The main aim, however, was not to improve the intellect but to live in imitation of Christ.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Consolmagno’s reasoning helps explain why proof of extraterrestrial life hasn’t shaken the faith of many Catholic thinkers.—
Luis Parrales,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
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The event influenced Enlightenment thinkers such as Voltaire and helped push early ideas in seismology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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“Polyhistor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polyhistor. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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