NERD Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

nerd

noun

ˈnərd

as in geek

a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits was such a nerd in college that she spent Saturday nights at the library

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as in intellectual

a person with strong intellectual interests an unlikely romance between a nerd and a campus beauty queen

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Recent Examples of nerd Photo : Watch Print The Dial: The Face of the Wristwatch in the 20th Century True watch nerds will appreciate the depth of this intricate reference book exploring the focal point of every watch: the dial. —

Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025 Econ nerds met, networked, tried to get jobs, shared ideas, and presented hundreds of academic papers. —

Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025 Maybe after so many years of comic-book nonsense meticulously scrutinized by online nerds, Dylanheads are just eager to have their day in the sun. —

Jordan Hoffman, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024 But what often gets bourbon nerds most excited is Old Forester’s experimental line: The 117 Series. —

David Thomas Tao, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nerd