1
as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
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as in student
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
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Recent Examples of scholar
The first floor has model canoes, woven mats, contemporary artwork, and videos of Pacific scholars.
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
In Vreeland’s wake, with the exhibition handed (back) over to scholars, could the gala garner the same interest?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 28 Apr. 2025
In Vreeland’s wake, with the exhibition handed (back) over to scholars, could the gala garner the same interest?
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Møller had an initial career as a literary scholar, then spent many years as a politician, and is now back to writing.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 21 Apr. 2025
Wine scholars among us will recognize this as a mix of red and white grapes, with white allowed only in very small amounts.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
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The program is designed for string students of all ages and skill levels; participants will engage in daily instruction from directors of the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestras, Arkansas Symphony String Academy teachers and other members of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra.—
Eric E. Harrison,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2025
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The teacher remains in the hospital with serious injuries, the church member said.—
Faith Abubey,
ABC News,
2 May 2025
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Even if a patient doesn’t have the budget to meet their aesthetic treatment goals, an expert can at least guide them to best at-home skincare and practices.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Becker, the prosecutor, told the jury they are expected to hear testimony from an expert from the Taser and body-camera maker Axon Enterprise during the trial.—
Deena Zaru,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2025
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Remington, the other student found civilly liable in the wrongful death case, was the only one to be criminally charged.—
Tresa Baldas,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Princeton students confronted by anti-Israel protesters at campus event Princeton senior Danielle Shapiro joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss how anti-Israel protesters disrupted a campus lecture by a former Israeli prime minister, shouting anti-Semitic chants and targeting students.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Soft, soothing shades like dusty blues, sage greens and warm neutrals can help create a tranquil mood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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That program including opening the mouth to the ocean, restoring tidal wetlands, creating new endangered bird breeding habitat and preserving the surrounding coastal sage scrub habitat vital for endangered songbirds, such as the Belding’s savannah sparrow.—
Jeff Regan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2025
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Select one platform and master it rather than spreading yourself too thin.—
Vicky Owens,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Coogler attended the University of Southern California’s School of the Cinematic Arts, obtaining a master’s degree in fine arts in 2011.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Six pupils at Bettie E Woolfolk Middle School were taken to the hospital on Tuesday, March 25, after a fellow student allegedly handed out edibles to their classmates, according to WLBT, WJTV and KKTV11 Alert.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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After parents were threatened with firings and evictions, 200 pupils withdrew.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 Mar. 2025
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Coaches and media pundits have raved about Grant for years.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2025
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The Tennessee Titans selected Miami quarterback Cam Ward as the No. 1 overall pick in Thursday's NFL Draft, a drama-free move that had been predicted for weeks by football pundits.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Also on the bill: R&B powerhouse Ledisi; actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr.; and guitar virtuoso Orianthi; as well as previously announced performer, composer and bandleader Jon Batiste.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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He’s earned international esteem as a bandleader and collaborator with other singular artists like Afro-Swiss harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Japanese piano star Hiromi, and Cuban reed great Paquito D’Rivera.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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