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having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
any well-read person would recognize the quotation
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Recent Examples of well-read
The same parents who built our algorithmic economy now limit their own children’s exposure to it, creating a new kind of digital divide—one where being unplugged and well-read are the ultimate luxuries.
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Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His parents were Eastern European Jewish and mildly observant, and his father Samuel embodied an unusual mix of being a well-read, well-informed, amateur inventor/butcher/grocer.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
In any case, these are Americans who are well-educated, well-read, and well-heeled, who come from the centers of cultural production.
—Lee Cole
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans affairs and environmental issues.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans’ affairs and environmental issues.
—Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans' affairs and environmental issues.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Liz Doe Stone, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His parents were Eastern European Jewish and mildly observant, and his father Samuel embodied an unusual mix of being a well-read, well-informed, amateur inventor/butcher/grocer.
—Jody Mamone, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025
In any case, these are Americans who are well-educated, well-read, and well-heeled, who come from the centers of cultural production.
—Lee Cole
june 17, Literary Hub, 17 June 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans affairs and environmental issues.
—Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans’ affairs and environmental issues.
—Mead Gruver, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
He also was known as a well-read, hardworking and sometimes hard-nosed politician involved in immigration, veterans' affairs and environmental issues.
—CBS News, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-read
Adjective
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The long-term implication is a more resilient, mentally literate workforce, but the high underlying prevalence (37 percent with moderate/severe depression) means sustained institutional investment is crucial.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Financially literate people tend to build more wealth, live happier lives and even have better health outcomes.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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His base appeared to be whiter, richer, and more educated than the city as a whole.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
9 Oct. 2025
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In reality, modern Asian women are both highly educated and financially independent.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Check back on the second Monday of every month for a new puzzle built on clues connected to scholarly articles available via JSTOR.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
14 Oct. 2025
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Rarely does a 29-page scholarly paper merit the attention of top-level executives, but every business leader should be familiar with a recent study from OpenAI.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Well-read.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/well-read. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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