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
Inspired by hanbang, Korea’s traditional herbal medicine, this Beauty of Joseon’s Hanbang Serum set blends ancient ingredients with modern science for skin that feels calm, balanced, and naturally glowy.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Here’s the science behind this novel, promising, and powerful new idea.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Catholic Memorial High School has a new 3-D digital anatomy table for students in its biomedical science and biology programs thanks to a $125,000 donation.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Harnessing these forensic investigations, the team leverages the latest science to reveal superpower adaptations and migration patterns that have been taking place for eons.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Here’s the science behind this novel, promising, and powerful new idea.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
Catholic Memorial High School has a new 3-D digital anatomy table for students in its biomedical science and biology programs thanks to a $125,000 donation.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Harnessing these forensic investigations, the team leverages the latest science to reveal superpower adaptations and migration patterns that have been taking place for eons.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for science
knowledge
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The Capital Market Authority has asked several companies planning IPOs in the coming months to allocate 30% of the shares on offer to retail investors, three people with knowledge of the plans said.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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Whether the projects were promoting Indigenous languages to better understand their food cultures or sustainably tending local ecosystems, grant reviewers found a constant in their peers’ embrace of past cultural knowledge to solve today’s problems.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Science.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/science. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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