treatise

noun

Definition of treatisenext
as in monograph
a written work that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly
—often + on a treatise on capitalism that is standard reading in university economics classes

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Recent Examples of treatise Physiognomic treatises reappeared in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, then took off in the eighteenth and nineteenth. — Cal Revely-Calder, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 This show is not a sociological treatise on the struggles of a contemporary American city. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 27 June 2026 The manuscript, a treatise of Epicurean philosophy also likely written by Philodemus, was entirely unknown to scholars before the Challenge. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 26 June 2026 Well, that’s my entire treatise on my chronic disease. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for treatise
Recent Examples of Synonyms for treatise
  1. monograph
  2. article
  3. tract
  4. discourse
  5. discussion
  6. essay
  7. study
Noun
  • This monograph recently figured into a larger one-day conference dedicated to the work and cultural legacy of the Armenian painter organized by Ca’ Foscari University of Venice at Aula Baratto on May 25.
    — The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 12 June 2026
  • This is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter sunscreen monograph since the late 1990s.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 10 June 2026
Definition of monograph
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  • Excellent article about Glen’s failures last year and the causes of them.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Tuesday’s article is another cautionary tale to not read too much into this market’s conflicting cross currents and to take it all with a grain of salt.
    — Todd Gordon, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of article
Noun
  • Harris-Dawson thinks the big increase may stem from a single census tract south of Manchester Avenue between Normandie and Van Ness avenues.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Opportunity Zones, created by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and first designated in 2018, are economically distressed census tracts where taxpayers can receive preferential tax treatment by investing eligible gains through QOFs.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of tract
Noun
  • Despite wanting to sometimes speak out and clarify these details for fans, the first animator was afraid to get too involved given the heightened scrutiny and attention surrounding the public discourse.
    — Krystie Lee Yandoli, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The discourse has spanned from high school sports to international competitions and pro leagues like the WNBA, where a pair of male former NBA players are currently claiming to identify as women to pressure a more definitive policy.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of discourse
Noun
  • The Czech billionaire still intends to become West Ham’s majority shareholder and discussions are ongoing.
    — Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In 2024, the government banned media discussions about his health, calling them a national security matter.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of discussion
Noun
  • The latest in Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s series of cinematic essays is a rich and thought- provoking journey through aging, legacy and the intersection between artistic and personal relationships.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The latest in Christine Molloy and Joe Lawlor’s series of cinematic essays is a rich and thought-provoking journey through aging, legacy and the intersection between artistic and personal relationships.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of essay
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  • And in a study of a third group of over 690 participants, super movers had better cognition and lower prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • For the new study, Chang’s team created specialized fluorescent animal models that enabled them to visualize and isolate all of the cardiac neurons on the heart.
    — Isabella Backman, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of study

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