1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work
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2
as in mental
of or relating to the mind
a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities
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Recent Examples of cerebral
The neighborhood Neighboring St Moritz was adopted in the 19th century by all those jolly-hockey-stick Brits, who introduced skiing and tobogganing, but little Sils Maria has always been more cerebral.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The ask of McDavid and Draisaitl is a little more discipline and some cerebral thinking.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Symptoms in humans can surface weeks after exposure to the disease, and can include cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia and hydrophobia, the fear of water.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The third member of the group’s rap line, the cerebral, mysteriously charismatic Suga, isn’t sure there was ever a question.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
The ask of McDavid and Draisaitl is a little more discipline and some cerebral thinking.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Symptoms in humans can surface weeks after exposure to the disease, and can include cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia and hydrophobia, the fear of water.
—Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The third member of the group’s rap line, the cerebral, mysteriously charismatic Suga, isn’t sure there was ever a question.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
Adjective
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But Lemisch’s comes with an intellectual pedigree forged in the history wars of the ’60s and ’70s.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The games holds that exact intellectual tension at its core.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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With a commitment to clinical excellence and individualized treatment, Diamond Recovery Group helps thousands of individuals each year achieve lasting recovery and improved mental well being.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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That committee is also set to hear House Bill 1195, which would prevent psychologists, counselors, social workers, therapists and others from using AI to provide direct therapy to clients, to make treatment plans, or to detect emotional or mental states.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Jean noticed that the wait times displayed on her internal scorecard often exceeded an hour.—
E. Tammy Kim,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
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Targeting innovation developed by creative startups gives the corporation a better chance of success, since investing money in internal efforts simply may not work well.—
Anis Uzzaman,
Fortune,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Then, as an adult, Bruce started reading books on somatic therapy and the inner child.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For as much as her life has changed in the past year, her inner-circle has remained the same, for the most part.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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My trusty old Farmer’s Almanac tells me May 4 is the average date for a spring frost along the Lake Michigan shoreline; in interior Lake County, such as in Lake Villa, on average, April 30.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The beachside Beauvallon Sur Mer, together with its lounge and rooftop, was created by interior architect Dorothée Delaye—the creative known for infusing hotels with a distinctive French flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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This dark psychological thriller about guilt, obsession, truth and morality arises out of just a single conversation between strangers who happen to sit next to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The emotional and psychological toll of HS is well documented, driven by chronic pain, unpredictable flares and the stigma associated with visible symptoms.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 May 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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