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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
a scholarly analysis of the historical document
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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
Before universities grew into multibillion-dollar businesses, their decision-making was primarily driven by markers of intellectual prestige, such as scholarly excellence and faculty reputation.
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Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
At the same time, scholarly knowledge was becoming more specialized and professionalized.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The idea of a faculty committee empowered to vet scholarly publications for racial bias has, ineluctably, a Star Chamber vibe.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
And if even the sight of files is a turn off for you, this one closes completely to resemble a scholarly looking set of books.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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Chris Wegemer, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
At the same time, scholarly knowledge was becoming more specialized and professionalized.
—Time, 1 Oct. 2025
The idea of a faculty committee empowered to vet scholarly publications for racial bias has, ineluctably, a Star Chamber vibe.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
And if even the sight of files is a turn off for you, this one closes completely to resemble a scholarly looking set of books.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Trump’s tweets are just kind of semi-literate, but Vance can actually bite.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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Right now, there’s a broad consensus that the global populist right understands our almost post-literate new media in a way their opponents never will.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Widespread expectations that women will prioritize housework and childcare also diminish young women's educational prospects, motivating them to leave rural areas.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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These reasons would suggest that the highest rates of NEET youth would be among those with fewer job opportunities, the less educated, and women.—
Kathryn Anne Edwards,
Twin Cities,
27 Oct. 2025
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Even without another industrial revolution, new technologies are improving daily life, and humanity is healthier and more educated than ever.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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More than 1,300 academic papers and dozens of books have been published on the topic.—
David Merritt Johns,
The Atlantic,
2 Nov. 2025
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An Ivy League student accused of making up an entire life story to gain admission was expelled earlier this semester, prompting fresh concerns over academic fraud and gaps in university vetting that experts say could also expose elite institutions to foreign influence and espionage risks.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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First-generation Vipers (1991 through 2002) grew marginally more civilized over a decade, but the original cars were essentially rag-top roadsters in the hair-shirt tradition of the Shelby Cobra.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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Morris played both baseball and football in high school, and was a scholastic All-State quarterback who reportedly turned down 20 collegiate offers to sign with the Phillies for $25,000 in 1960.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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For true scholastic style, pair it with penny loafers or Mary Janes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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