Definition of scholasticnext
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 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 Fugard lets his scholastic streak drive a good deal of the conversation. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 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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Adjective
  • The order calls for a moment of silence, memorial ceremonies and educational programming while encouraging New Yorkers to participate in service activities.
    Mike Stunson, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Healthcare and educational nonprofits may rely on intelligent systems to support service delivery.
    Ekramy El Zaghat, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Inside the closed cockpits of WEC’s two classes of sports car, the difference may be academic.
    Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Two decades and many drafts later, the project pulled in her academic background in gender studies alongside something more personal.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • But all the biographical detail and the scholarly theorizing cannot complete the math.
    Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Both are craftsmen, interested in immediate emotional response over esoteric scholarly unpacking.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

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“Scholastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholastic. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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