as in monograph
a written work that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly
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a treatise on capitalism that is standard reading in university economics classes
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Recent Examples of treatise
In the treatise, the author writes that the poem, which pertains to the birth of the gods, should be taken as an allegory rather than literally.
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Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In his treatise, Carr presented a strikingly expansionist view of the FCC, suggesting it be deployed on everything from slowing Chinese AI development to funding Elon Musk’s Starlink.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In his treatise, Carr presented a strikingly expansionist view of the FCC, suggesting it be deployed on everything from slowing Chinese AI development to funding Elon Musk’s Starlink.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treatise
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Where are the many monographs on green and yellow, the treatises on more esoteric shades like violet or tangerine?—
Amanda Fortini,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Whereas a book or an article once took the form of a series of pages of text bound together, now digital monographs might include audio clips, video, data visualizations, and more.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Related article This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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The patient will drink a solution that microbes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract metabolize.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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Urinary tract infections, or UTIs, are common infections caused by bacteria in the urinary tract.—
Brittany Dube,
Health,
13 May 2025
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Fan discourse after defeats is rarely filled with nuance, but Gordon’s display was sharply in focus, against the backdrop of a tough few months.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Today, government anxieties about historical discourse have resurfaced.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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The free site features job listings as well as mental health resources, discussion boards, and networking events.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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This year’s gathering, attracting more than 45,000 attendees, highlighted several transformative trends reshaping digital asset protection, with AI unsurprisingly generating the most discussion.—
Steve McDowell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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Every element, including essays, recommendation letters and extracurriculars, should reinforce the student’s identity and direction and be presented in an authentic, personal voice.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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This is because genetic studies have indicated low overall genetic diversity and the presence of distinct populations shaped by historical sea-level changes during the Last Glacial Maximum, underscoring the species’ vulnerability to environmental shifts.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
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The study analyzed starlings from central Kenya that breed twice a year, during rainy seasons.—
Jay Kakade
May 18,
New Atlas,
18 May 2025
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“Treatise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treatise. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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