scholarly
adjective
schol·ar·ly
ˈskä-lər-lē 
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Examples of scholarly in a Sentence
His writings have been recently given scholarly attention.
She has a scholarly interest in music.
a scholarly study of words and their origins
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In that book, and throughout his scholarly career, Blackhawk has attempted to enrich our conception of the American story by placing Native Americans at its center.
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The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
The Author Clock features a scholarly design with a solid white oak frame and a polished brass base.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Work produced during the residency will be showcased in exhibitions and scholarly publications, while DAF’s regional and international partnerships provide pathways for ongoing creative and academic exploration.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Sooner or later, every art gets scholarly journals.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
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The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
The Author Clock features a scholarly design with a solid white oak frame and a polished brass base.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
Work produced during the residency will be showcased in exhibitions and scholarly publications, while DAF’s regional and international partnerships provide pathways for ongoing creative and academic exploration.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Sooner or later, every art gets scholarly journals.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 13 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for scholarly
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholarly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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