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a scholarly analysis of the historical document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
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.
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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
The individual who once grappled with learning disabilities emerged into a scholarly critical thinker.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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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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
The individual who once grappled with learning disabilities emerged into a scholarly critical thinker.
—Jason Jones, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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His stuff is incredibly visually literate.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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From red states to blue states, rural regions and urban centers, the coordination challenge is real, and it must be solved intentionally if regions are going to succeed in helping their communities, students, workers, and businesses become AI-literate and ready for the future of work.—
Shalin Jyotishi,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Declining educational attainment in early childhood doesn’t happen in isolation.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
8 June 2026
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This balance of intercollegiate, club and intramural sports opportunities represents the current state of the physical training roots of the Greek educational model.—
Dr. J. Lee Peters,
Hartford Courant,
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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For decades, the French have continued their involvement in the territory, where nickel is the backbone of the local economy, and where much of the indigenous Kanaks remain poorer and less educated than the European-descended settler community.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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An international collaboration between 17 academic and scientific institutions, The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice was nominated in a competitive category against productions from NOVA, National Geographic Documentary Films and Netflix.—
Tarini Mehta,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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No civilized country in the world will do that.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2026
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Stephens never plays a mustache-twirling sadist, instead carrying himself with the unbearable confidence of a man truly convinced that his version of abuse and even murder is civilized.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 May 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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The team also captured the women’s scholastic championship.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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