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
Fugard lets his scholastic streak drive a good deal of the conversation.
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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.
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Jon Poorman,
Houston Chronicle,
31 Jan. 2026
What my daughter does have is an understanding of the purpose of scholastic sports.
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Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
Morris played both baseball and football in high school, and was a scholastic All-State quarterback who reportedly turned down 20 collegiate offers to sign with the Phillies for $25,000 in 1960.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholastic
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
Morris played both baseball and football in high school, and was a scholastic All-State quarterback who reportedly turned down 20 collegiate offers to sign with the Phillies for $25,000 in 1960.
—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholastic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholastic
Adjective
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The 23rd annual Sacramento Juneteenth celebration filled William Land Park on Saturday with a parade of 15 contingents and a festival with educational exhibits on Black American history.
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The fire began on Monday, June 22, in a commercial building that included an educational center, pet shop and veterinary clinic in the city of Lucknow, The Associated Press, The New York Times and Reuters reported.
Adjective
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Priya Bhardwaj does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
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Students credit Burgess with helping shape not only their academic growth but also their confidence and character.
Adjective
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According to Mercy Fash and Emani Campbell’s emerging scholarly research at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, this intersection is worthy of greater attention because of an exacerbated threat that could severely harm Black women.
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The women had been close friends while studying for their doctorates some years earlier, but Catherine has since grown resentful of Leonora’s career, and dismissive of women whose scholarly ambitions come before marital subservience.
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“Scholastic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholastic. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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