as in scholar
a person of deep wisdom or learning
a savant in the field of medical ethics
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Recent Examples of savant
That created an opening for Turner, who doesn’t play much third base anymore but still commands respect as a hitting savant and a clutch playoff performer.
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Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Lawrence proved that her maternity staples (like her beloved cobalt blue sweater) are just as welcome in her postpartum wardrobe; She’s also remained something of a sneaker savant, practically daring us to buy a pair of Adidas Tokyos.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Alabama’s Mark Sears is a left-handed pick-and-roll savant who has drawn comparisons to Jalen Brunson.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Far easier to invent a Trump who isn’t there, a canny savant whose policy lurches are driven by some unseen strategic logic.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025
Lawrence proved that her maternity staples (like her beloved cobalt blue sweater) are just as welcome in her postpartum wardrobe; She’s also remained something of a sneaker savant, practically daring us to buy a pair of Adidas Tokyos.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Alabama’s Mark Sears is a left-handed pick-and-roll savant who has drawn comparisons to Jalen Brunson.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Far easier to invent a Trump who isn’t there, a canny savant whose policy lurches are driven by some unseen strategic logic.
—Michelle Goldberg, The Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for savant
scholar
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Immigration authorities released visiting Georgetown University scholar Badar Khan Suri on Wednesday following a federal judge’s ruling.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2025
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Wednesday's court hearing was attended by dozens of people, including the scholar's family members, friends and colleagues at Georgetown and advocates.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
14 May 2025
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“Savant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/savant. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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