1
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a scholarly analysis of the historical document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
At the same time, scholarly knowledge was becoming more specialized and professionalized.
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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
One of our more solemn picks, Dead Poets Society takes a scholarly approach to the season.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
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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
One of our more solemn picks, Dead Poets Society takes a scholarly approach to the season.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholarly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Financially literate people tend to build more wealth, live happier lives and even have better health outcomes.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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This was not a revolt driven by the literate few.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Most controversially, Herrnstein and Murray entertain the possibility that socioeconomic and educational differences among racial groups could be explained by differences in their IQ scores, and that these differences are at least partially attributable to genetic differences among the groups.—
Eric Turkheimer,
The Atlantic,
13 Oct. 2025
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The study’s authors said that not all screen time is equal and called for further research into how the content and context of screen use—such as educational programming or co-viewing with parents—might affect outcomes differently.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In reality, modern Asian women are both highly educated and financially independent.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Instead, Moon, high on ayahuasca, crashes a plane into their territory, effectively disappearing himself from civilized society.—
Maggie Doherty,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Partnering with Donaldson would address the publicity problem while the university could handle the academic production.—
Chris Quintana,
USA Today,
12 Oct. 2025
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The layoffs included a Health and Human Services division centered on family and community initiatives, a Housing and Urban Development office that enforces fair housing standards, and an Education Department team devoted to boosting K–12 academic performance, multiple staffers said.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Attached to the lawsuit is an ante litem notice sent by the plaintiff’s attorneys in August 2024 to officials at Walnut Grove High School, where the alleged victim attended and participated in scholastic cheerleading team under the coaching of Moore.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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For true scholastic style, pair it with penny loafers or Mary Janes.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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