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scholarly

adjective

ˈskä-lər-lē How to pronounce scholarly (audio)
Definition of scholarlynext
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having or displaying advanced knowledge or education a scholarly analysis of the historical document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 menu is a scholarly affair, with drinks organized by decade and, beyond that, origin location. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Katz is known for a curatorial ethos that places scholarly rigor and popular appeal on equal footing. — News Desk, Artforum, 13 Aug. 2026 Faculty hiring and promotion should be based on scholarly merit through peer review, not political expectations imposed from Washington. — Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Founded in 1890, the University of Chicago intentionally modeled its earliest Collegiate Gothic buildings after those at Oxford and Cambridge to signal scholarly ambition. — Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholarly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
  1. literate
  2. educational
  3. educated
  4. academic
  5. civilized
  6. scholastic
Adjective
  • For more than 50 years, with a few breaks in between, Squeeze has been making memorable tunes by marrying infectious pop melodies with sophisticated and literate lyrics, often about the complexity of relationships.
    — Craig Rosen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Printed, copied, and circulated among an extraordinarily literate population, the Constitution executed a covenant and allowed, too, for the exertion of power over vast distances.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of literate
Adjective
  • Partying, drinking, Greek life, sports, and other forms of college life always risked undermining the educational project—and vice versa.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The Emerging Filmmakers Program A long-standing partnership between HSDFF and Arkansas TV, the Emerging Filmmakers Program is one of HSDFF’s most cherished educational initiatives.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of educational
Adjective
  • The early sales reps who thrived on instinct and relationships start selling into a market that’s crowded, educated and skeptical.
    — Doug May, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • That said, plenty of analysts and advocacy groups are already making educated guesses.
    — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Definition of educated
Adjective
  • The program aimed to help in the academic, professional and personal development of Black and brown women, until it was eliminated in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion cuts two years ago.
    — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Georgia Tech in 2001 broke ground on an ambitious — and unproven — plan to to transform eight blocks of derelict lots in Midtown into an academic and corporate hub.
    — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of academic
Adjective
  • Thanks to its distinctive shape, off-roading capabilities, and slightly more civilized interior, the SUV was a hit and would remain in production until 2016.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
  • From the week Vandell opened in early December, crowds have gathered outside its forest-green door and down its patch of Los Feliz sidewalk, waiting to join the civilized chaos inside.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of civilized
Adjective
  • The award honors media professionals and groups making significant contributions to scholastic journalism.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Go literal with scholastic motifs, or keep it subtle with bright colors and minimalist designs.
    — Odeya Pinkus, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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