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as in sages
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
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as in students
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
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Recent Examples of scholars
Five security scholars interviewed by Reuters agreed the infrastructure broadly could support China’s nuclear program, as well as other military purposes.
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Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 28 May 2026
To some scholars of Christianity, such framing undermines some of Jesus' core ethical teachings.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 May 2026
This interpretation has been reinforced by many scholars of McLuhan’s work.
—Brian A. Cogan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Sheikh Kashiff Khan, an Islamic lecturer based out of Maryland, worries that AI systems designed for Islamic knowledge are being developed without sufficient involvement from qualified Islamic scholars.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
China Institute was founded in 1926 by American educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, along with Chinese diplomat-scholars Hu Shih and Kuo Ping-Wen.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Thomas’s account of Progressivism as a malign force threatening individual liberty echoes an argument developed by scholars at the conservative Claremont Institute.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
In addition, Future Legends continues to support scholars into post-graduate fields such as medicine, law, the sciences, and finance for those who endeavor to achieve a higher degree, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Reuters, NBC news, 29 May 2026
Our scholars in Park Heights deserve a true athletic experience.
—Madeline Burke, CBS News, 28 May 2026
To some scholars of Christianity, such framing undermines some of Jesus' core ethical teachings.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 27 May 2026
This interpretation has been reinforced by many scholars of McLuhan’s work.
—Brian A. Cogan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 May 2026
Sheikh Kashiff Khan, an Islamic lecturer based out of Maryland, worries that AI systems designed for Islamic knowledge are being developed without sufficient involvement from qualified Islamic scholars.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 26 May 2026
China Institute was founded in 1926 by American educators John Dewey and Paul Monroe, along with Chinese diplomat-scholars Hu Shih and Kuo Ping-Wen.
—Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Thomas’s account of Progressivism as a malign force threatening individual liberty echoes an argument developed by scholars at the conservative Claremont Institute.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 21 May 2026
In addition, Future Legends continues to support scholars into post-graduate fields such as medicine, law, the sciences, and finance for those who endeavor to achieve a higher degree, the news release stated.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholars
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If your garden is anything like mine, your poppies have petered out and your sages are subsiding.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Find a hot, sunny spot in the garden for evergreen sages like Southern Living's 'Killer Cranberry', which is pictured here.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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That stockpile, deep below the surface, is unlikely to have sustained much damage from strikes at ground level, according to the experts, especially given that the Israeli military struck tunnel entrances in the same manner during the Twelve-Day War last year.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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With that in mind, the other major variable each year is seasonal conditions, and experts agree that 2023 was as perfect a season as nature can offer.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Roberts knowingly misrepresented his citizenship status on employment paperwork during his time at the district, which serves 30,000 students, according to the AP.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Across just 30 days in April, students processed about 120,000 surgical instruments, memorizing the specific cleaning requirements for the many types of clamps, scissors and other devices used to perform everything from tumor biopsies to heart transplants.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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And grants to districts to train teachers or recruit school mental health workers have been discontinued for mentions of diversity in recruitment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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So was Walnut Creek School District’s Measure L, which asked voters to approve an annual $98 per parcel tax for nine years, which the district said would be used to attract and retain teachers, fund academic programs and maintain class sizes.—
Molly Gibbs,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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He was investigated by the SS on the orders of Heinrich Himmler but convinced his investigators, all adepts of Deutsche Physik, that he was engaged in worthwhile teaching and research.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, pupils are over-worked and over-tested, with many funneled into private tutoring after school and during holidays.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Cottonmouths have ridged scales, vertical pupils and a triangular head.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
3 June 2026
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Hernandez, who is transgender, has faced harassment and ire from anti-trans protesters and conservative pundits during the past two years.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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On the second floor, Square One restaurant masters the art of fine dining.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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These are the masters of television.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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“Scholars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholars. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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