SCHOLASTIC Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

scholastic

adjective

skə-ˈla-stik

Definition of scholastic

as in educational

of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits

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Recent Examples of scholastic The team also captured the women’s scholastic championship. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026 When not identified early, this can potentially derail a student’s scholastic trajectory from the very first days of school. — Sherri Helvie, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 The showcase has generated more than 5,100 scholarships and $164 million in scholastic aid since its inception. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026 What my daughter does have is an understanding of the purpose of scholastic sports. — Peter Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholastic

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The second motion was a preliminary injunction order (PI) intended to stop the Fearless Strivers Grant program, an initiative run by the Fearless Foundation, our nonprofit providing grants and educational resources to Black women entrepreneurs.

— Arian Simone, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
In that way, the university is not simply an educational investment.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of educational

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Research extends beyond Toyota The new center will also have an academic research role.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
People who have good self-control often have higher psychological well-being, more academic and on-the-job achievements, and healthier relationships.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of academic

Adjective

Perhaps fearing too quick a canonization, his will demanded a 10-year moratorium on scholarly meetings about him.

— Bartolomeo Sala, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
Students begin with one scholarly article in JSTOR, usually from their discipline, and choose an idea, question, concept, argument, or even a citation that interests them.

— Saurabh Anand, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2026

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