as in knowledge
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of science
Topics range from relationships, football and movies to even mad science, as the brothers give readers a more intimate look at their tight bond.
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Oscar-winning Dune production designer Patrice Vermette and David Grinspoon, an astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute, discussed exploring and building worlds and science and science fiction at SXSW London on Tuesday.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 June 2026
The biomimicry science project represented Ella and Esme’s first time working together…and perhaps not their last.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
Oscar-winning Dune production designer Patrice Vermette and David Grinspoon, an astrobiologist at the Planetary Science Institute, discussed exploring and building worlds and science and science fiction at SXSW London on Tuesday.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Want to stay on top of the science and politics driving biotech today?
—Elaine Chen, STAT, 2 June 2026
The biomimicry science project represented Ella and Esme’s first time working together…and perhaps not their last.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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That deep connection to the ocean goes back to the ancient Polynesians, who were the world’s first watermen, using their intimate knowledge of the ocean to navigate the Pacific, discovering Hawaii thousands of years ago.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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An extension of their patio was built on our property without our knowledge and permission.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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