scholars

noun

plural of scholar
1
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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2
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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3
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 Most scholars believe the tapestry was made in England, probably in or around Canterbury, citing similarities with illuminated manuscripts associated with monastic libraries there. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026 But Supreme Court scholars and the public alike seldom pay much attention to concurring opinions, in which a justice expounds on the views of their colleagues in the majority. — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 9 July 2026 Later scholars would attribute some of these new modes of thinking to other aspects of living in a literate society, not to reading alone. — Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026 His extreme views were once considered fringe, but religious scholars say his teachings are now making their way into the mainstream. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 7 July 2026 In recent years, thanks to the work of scholars, artists, and local activists, public awareness of the violence of 1898 has increased. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026 For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 For a quarter century, Jane Calvert has been on a mission shared by few scholars of the Revolutionary War era. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 That conclusion is increasingly shared by scholars, business leaders, and judges. — Joseph Andrew, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholars
  1. sages
  2. experts
  3. students
  4. teachers
  5. adepts
  6. pupils
  7. pundits
  8. masters
Noun
  • Giant agaves, lomandra, aeoniums, aloes, blue grasses and sages covered the slope from the house to the pool.
    — Nicole Sours Larson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
  • With encouragement from Kincaid, Lee, 49, began by planting small sages that would grow quickly and help prevent erosion, since water, mulch and rain often ran down the hillside to the sidewalk.
    — Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
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  • But critics say that if the rule is implemented, the final sign-off for grants will no longer be in the hands of subject-matter experts within individual agencies, but in those of political appointees.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
  • Justin Baldoni broke months of silence about his mutually destructive legal battle with fellow actor Blake Lively, hoping to sway the court of public opinion — but drawing a mixed verdict from public relations experts.
    — David K. Li, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of experts
Noun
  • The Leyton Sixth Form College announced the teen’s death, along with services for the students and staff impacted by his death.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • This narrative was given a rocket-fuel boost when UC math professors released an open letter demanding standardized tests be reinstated to weed out the unprepared students cluttering their classes.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of students
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  • Leaders of the state’s largest teachers union plan to focus their efforts on passing Proposition 3, which would make permanent an existing tax on certain high earners to fund schools and community colleges.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • More than a hundred students, parents and teachers are calling on the Miami-Dade School Board to say enough is enough with laying down burning hot plastic turf in schools.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 8 July 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
Definition of adepts
Noun
  • Past attempts to teach people to spot AI faces have focused on training viewers to look for visual glitches or statistical fingerprints left behind by a particular image generator, such as a wonky ear or an eye with two pupils.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 29 June 2026
  • The Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes, found that in 2025, just 36% of white British pupils on free school meals achieve a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths GCSE, compared with 72% of non-free school meal pupils.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 29 June 2026
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  • The rules governing red cards are sacrosanct in the international game, and Belgium were joined by legions of federations, fans, pundits, heads of state and former referees in excoriating FIFA for the decision to let Balogun play.
    — Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026
  • This triggered condemnation and outrage from the Belgian team, European soccer official, pundits and other former players.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
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  • These two masters of image management provided colliding—utopian versus dystopian—scenes at contrasting Fourth of July weekend mega events.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
  • At the time, Taylor was in the process of re-recording her first six albums after not being given the chance to buy back her masters, but has since secured complete ownership of her discography.
    — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
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