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Recent Examples of intellectualism
Kenan Thompson explains why Saturday Night Live ending after season 50 'might not be a bad idea'
Pop Culture Jeopardy! will infuse the game show's rigorous intellectualism with some refreshing splashiness.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 July 2024
Even before the tragedy, the First Lady was already in the global spotlight, revered for her style and intellectualism.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 May 2024
The suburb was a hothouse of intellectualism thanks to all the college faculty and administrators living there — and their wives.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
Held up as the advance guard of French culture and intellectualism, French teachers had a near-sacred relationship with students.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 July 2024
Even before the tragedy, the First Lady was already in the global spotlight, revered for her style and intellectualism.
—Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 May 2024
The suburb was a hothouse of intellectualism thanks to all the college faculty and administrators living there — and their wives.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 May 2024
Held up as the advance guard of French culture and intellectualism, French teachers had a near-sacred relationship with students.
—Colette Davidson, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellectualism
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Kim said he’s been mulling legislation that could win bipartisan support and help people come together — perhaps investments in civics education or a national service program as the country prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Labor shortages, among other factors, are causing some hiring managers and supervisors to prioritize the weighted value of experience and skills above education.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
18 Jan. 2025
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Not everyone’s complexity gets celebrated in its time as erudition.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2025
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According to a survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), 93% of employers said that prior experience is a critical factor in hiring decisions, underscoring the importance of experiential learning.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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This article is part of The Times’ early childhood education initiative, focusing on the learning and development of California children from birth to age 5.—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Federal assistance to individuals will not be affected, according to the memo — so Social Security, Medicare, food stamps, student loans and scholarships will all be unaffected.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Here’s how to apply before the deadline: Who is eligible for college scholarships?—
Hannah Poukish,
Sacramento Bee,
27 Jan. 2025
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During the Tuesday, Jan. 21 school board meeting that followed the press conference, the board also approved a five-year strategic plan that includes a literacy goal of having 50% of third-graders reading on grade level by 2029 with annual gains leading up to it.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Jan. 2025
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His son, President George W. Bush, worked with me to make financial literacy a federal policy and achieved historic advancements for Africa.—
John Hope Bryant,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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Other research has found that clinicians’ lack of knowledge is partly to blame.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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Fire Marshals found both lithium-ion batteries, as well as traditional lead acid batteries, a source with knowledge of the case said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2025
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As survivors continue to fight against rape culture, understanding the full scope of Angelou’s activism and writing is a powerful corrective.—
TIME,
TIME,
28 Jan. 2025
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This award winning comedy finds laughter in the trials of running a literal ‘Mom and Pop’ shop while the younger generation comes of age straddling cultures old and new.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2025
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Related: The Best Times to Visit Belize Archaeologists believe the Offering Cave became a pilgrimage site during a devastating drought around the year 900 that contributed to the collapse of Mayan civilization.—
Gina DeCaprio Vercesi,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
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For most of civilization, people have lived in monarchies or tyrannies of some sort, and most of them managed to be OK.—
Jeremy P. Shapiro,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Intellectualism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellectualism. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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