highbrowism

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for highbrowism
Noun
  • These cognitive changes are consistent with reductions in gray matter volume during pregnancy.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • In contrast to the reductions in gray matter, the study noted increases in white matter microstructural integrity, particularly during the first two trimesters of pregnancy.
    William A. Haseltine, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But Jeopardy!, with its air of intellectualism, should have a higher barrier to entry.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2025
  • Both women have crises of faith in language, in intellectualism, in their role as a therapist and as a wife.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Next-play mentality no matter if the shot’s falling or not.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Head coach Kirk Saarloos praised his upperclassmen players for their mentality and mentorship while pointing out how impressed he’s been from this freshman class.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Affinity's Co-Founder, Ray Zhou, wants to bring relationship intelligence to the world because every opportunity begins with a relationship.
    Ray Zhou, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
  • The director of national intelligence in theory sits atop the hierarchy of U.S. intelligence agencies, although no one treats the position that way in reality.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Tuesday night into Wednesday morning here on Rod Laver Arena, their bodies and brains alike were sucked into a fever dream.
    Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety 14 Sources Dr. Moawad is a neurologist and expert in brain health.
    Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But giving play-calling back to offensive coordinator Mike Kafka would raise a similar question: what sense does that make, other than using the guy who is already under contract rather than firing him, hiring somebody else and paying double?
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Hitting southern markets makes strategic sense, says Maris Croswell, CEO of Spruce, because that’s where potential customers will be thinking about the challenge of getting their lawns ready for Spring, since the weather in February will be warmer there.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 28 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Most notably, a trade involving Bradley Beal going to Milwaukee, Butler going to Phoenix and at least one other team being involved besides Miami, seems highly plausible, based both on reporting by my intrepid colleagues at The Athletic and the common sense of looking at a cap sheet.
    John Hollinger, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The Trump Administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement and instead trusts them to use common sense.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Franklin’s Pragmatic Idealism: Impact Over Ideology Franklin’s brilliance was not only in his intellect but in his ability to turn ideas into real-world solutions.
    Michael Sheldrick, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Reeder’s a smallish winger (5-foot-10, 170 pounds) who relies on his on-ice intellect to navigate the ice, play off his linemates, find pockets of space and distribute.
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Highbrowism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowism. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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