2
a
: a person who has done advanced study in a special field
b
: a learned person
3
: a holder of a scholarship
Examples of scholar in a Sentence
She's a renowned scholar of African-American history.
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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Yet Putin, who likely has a coterie of scholars on international criminal law who have explained to him the mechanics of personal immunity, is likely to do everything to hold onto power for as long as possible, to avoid losing his protection from trial for war crimes and armed aggression.
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On every episode of this podcast, host Lena Crown speaks with writers, artists, critics, and scholars across generations who have awakened something for one another.
—Awakeners
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
As a result of this inquiry, Anderson finds an answer at once simpler, more instructive, and truer than those of many scholars.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
The research was led by Dr. Edward McEachern, a general internist, pathologist and health services researcher who retired last year and now works at Boise State University as a distinguished scholar in residence.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
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Kevin Holden Platt, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
On every episode of this podcast, host Lena Crown speaks with writers, artists, critics, and scholars across generations who have awakened something for one another.
—Awakeners
august 7, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2025
As a result of this inquiry, Anderson finds an answer at once simpler, more instructive, and truer than those of many scholars.
—Arash Azizi, The Atlantic, 5 Aug. 2025
The research was led by Dr. Edward McEachern, a general internist, pathologist and health services researcher who retired last year and now works at Boise State University as a distinguished scholar in residence.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholar
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scholar. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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