1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
a scholarly analysis of the historical document
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2
as in educational
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
a scholarly essay making comparisons between 18th-century French authors and their Germanic counterparts
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Recent Examples of scholarly
There is a long history of political polemics about the relation between journalism and government, and a substantial body of scholarly research and theory on that relationship.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Yet despite their cultural staying power, power ballads have historically received little scholarly attention, in part because they are often dismissed as schlocky and banal.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2026
The organization is demanding that the Canadian Museum for Human Rights halt work on the exhibition, commission an independent legal and scholarly review of its contents, and publicly retract its statements that Israel has committed human rights violations against Palestinian, among other demands.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
That’s sort of what this experience felt like — and, to be fair, the scholarly Zipper Hall at the Colburn School of Music has likely never smelled more of pot.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Yet despite their cultural staying power, power ballads have historically received little scholarly attention, in part because they are often dismissed as schlocky and banal.
—Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 22 May 2026
The organization is demanding that the Canadian Museum for Human Rights halt work on the exhibition, commission an independent legal and scholarly review of its contents, and publicly retract its statements that Israel has committed human rights violations against Palestinian, among other demands.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
That’s sort of what this experience felt like — and, to be fair, the scholarly Zipper Hall at the Colburn School of Music has likely never smelled more of pot.
—Tim Greiving, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Camacho was literate in Spanish but not English.—
Robert Polner,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2026
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Henry sees the change as an unfair burden to senior riders who are not as technologically literate and low-income residents who don’t have bank accounts to link to the phone app or a credit card.—
Dylan Lysen
June 11,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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The fire began on Monday, June 22, in a commercial building that included an educational center, pet shop and veterinary clinic in the city of Lucknow, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Reuters reported.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.—
Jordan Cash,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
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The Bay Area’s suburban population of some 5 million also has become increasingly diverse, educated and affluent.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
2 June 2026
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.—
Priya Bhardwaj,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
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Students credit Burgess with helping shape not only their academic growth but also their confidence and character.—
Alexa Liacko,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Today, however, after decades of angry seatbelt alarms and parking sensor shrieks, a polite musical chime almost seems civilized.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Part of being a great city is acting civilized.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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The Union’s move is a small reversal of a decades-long trend away from scholastic sports as a soccer development tool.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2026
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Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms.—
Larry D. Urish,
Oc Register,
3 June 2026
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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