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a scholarly analysis of the historical document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
One of our more solemn picks, Dead Poets Society takes a scholarly approach to the season.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
The author of several books and scholarly articles on equity markets, Jacobs has been a long-timer supporter of the Wharton School and has previously served on its finance faculty.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, calligraphy remains part of northern Nigeria’s scholarly traditions.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
Is this just marketing, or does scholarly research really support such claims?
—Brian W. Stone, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2025
The author of several books and scholarly articles on equity markets, Jacobs has been a long-timer supporter of the Wharton School and has previously served on its finance faculty.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Today, calligraphy remains part of northern Nigeria’s scholarly traditions.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 14 Sep. 2025
Is this just marketing, or does scholarly research really support such claims?
—Brian W. Stone, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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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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Claudia Joseph teaches permaculture in the Mid-Hudson valley while developing her homestead as an educational model.—
Catherine Habgood
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, the company is investing $1 million, in partnership with the VF Foundation, to the National Park Foundation to help youth explore national parks and partake in outdoor educational experiences.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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Young adults are delaying these key milestones Research also indicates that people who are more likely to get married tend to be older, more educated, and wealthier.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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The Study Has Some Limitations People in the study tended to be healthier and more educated, Guo says, which could potentially skew the findings.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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One of the reasons why Israel should have a right to defend itself is Israel is a civilized country.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Blyth provides a fitting foil to Jonsson’s softness with his endless spring of ruthless aggression, forcing Taylor’s primal survival instincts to butt against his more civilized sense that there has to be something more for him in this world.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
12 Sep. 2025
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While the exact date of the ownership change is still unknown, operations will shift under the United Community Center — including a new age cap of 3 years for on-campus care and a schedule that no longer aligns with Alverno’s academic breaks.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Verbatim bell hooks Writer and academic, teacher and activist.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
3 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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His family wasn’t shy about shouting out his scholastic achievements on social media.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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