as in genius
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someone who knows a lot about many different things
She is rightly regarded as something of a polymath in her extensive knowledge of all the earth sciences.
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Recent Examples of polymath
Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Mixed and mastered by Berlin polymath Rashad Becker, Silent Way maintains an underlying drive while exploring efflorescent top-line melodies and loops.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
And there are details on her life with her third husband, the polymath George Cooper.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Previously the site has published excerpts and shorts from authors like Stephanie Wambugu, Erin Somers, and the late polymath, Joe Brainard.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Pop polymath Dua Lipa is adding another line to her ever-expanding résume — this time as a literary tastemaker.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 30 Mar. 2026
Mixed and mastered by Berlin polymath Rashad Becker, Silent Way maintains an underlying drive while exploring efflorescent top-line melodies and loops.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026
And there are details on her life with her third husband, the polymath George Cooper.
—Whitney Friedlander, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Previously the site has published excerpts and shorts from authors like Stephanie Wambugu, Erin Somers, and the late polymath, Joe Brainard.
—Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polymath
Noun
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According to McNeill’s book, much of the genius in Musk’s companies was due to his smart employees using the five-step process, which enabled them to question everything and innovate—all without Musk.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
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One reviewer even suggested using leftovers as a base for chicken casserole—genius!—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Soderbergh’s sly film asks what indeed constitutes great art and whether the answer lies in the eye of the beholder or in the erudite but not always reliable opinions from art criticism, art followers and the sometimes shallow artworld overall?—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The dazzlingly witty and erudite script, by Robert Kaplow, is nominated for Best Original Screenplay; Hawke, who is rightly nominated for Best Actor, delivers one of his richest and most surprising performances.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Already millions of school-age kids take in-person piano lessons, not to become the next Carnegie Hall virtuoso but for the lifelong benefits of playing music, from boosting creativity to soothing anxiety and depression.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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This is also Zvyagintsev’s first adaptation of pre-existing material, but the reworking feels more like a jazz virtuoso covering another artist’s tune, tweaking the rhythm, changing the key, and finding in the melody a whole new set of feelings.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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The same product class today can be assembled by one technically literate person in a weekend using off-the-shelf models and a Lovable frontend.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Fluency in artificial intelligence is increasingly a prerequisite in today's labor market, with employers across industries seeking AI-literate job candidates.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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No multi-screen wizard, no preference panes.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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He was aided by 911 mechanical wizard and fellow artist Greg Anagnostopoulos.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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The individual who once grappled with learning disabilities emerged into a scholarly critical thinker.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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For most of his life, Mojtaba was not regarded as a religious scholar of significant theological authority or scholarly distinction.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Time,
9 May 2026
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There's a lot of talk about the Cubans and exiles and civil society outside of Cuba, but Luis Manuel is basically reminding everybody that there is this civil society inside of Cuba, that there are intellectuals and thinkers and artists and writers who are really trying to get change done in Cuba.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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But of course, the sober thinkers and the shock troops feed off each other.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Expect rivals to look for analogous legitimacy plays — academic, institutional, religious — to balance the optics.—
Gabriel Alin Zainescu,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Universities can help bridge the gap by providing wraparound services such as academic support and mental health programs, but without additional funding, these programs are at risk.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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“Polymath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polymath. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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