as in genius
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someone who knows a lot about many different things
She is rightly regarded as something of a polymath in her extensive knowledge of all the earth sciences.
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Recent Examples of polymath
Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
In 1713, King Vakhtang VI of Georgia sent his former teacher, the famed polymath and writer Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, to France and Italy on an urgent diplomatic mission.
—Andrew North, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2016
The two-part, four-hour doc — directed by Burns, his daughter Sarah Burns and his son-in-law David McMahon — explores the life and work of the 15th-century polymath.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 June 2024
In the arcane tradition of Thomas De Quincey’s 1821 work Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, this slim nonfiction book by a Belgian polymath diaries one man’s narcotic self-experiments.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
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Her father, a brilliant musical polymath and beloved guitar hero, was a workaholic and thus a fleeting presence.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
In 1713, King Vakhtang VI of Georgia sent his former teacher, the famed polymath and writer Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani, to France and Italy on an urgent diplomatic mission.
—Andrew North, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2016
The two-part, four-hour doc — directed by Burns, his daughter Sarah Burns and his son-in-law David McMahon — explores the life and work of the 15th-century polymath.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 23 June 2024
In the arcane tradition of Thomas De Quincey’s 1821 work Confessions of an English Opium-Eater, this slim nonfiction book by a Belgian polymath diaries one man’s narcotic self-experiments.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 20 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polymath
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Matty also tries to soften Sarah by setting her up with one of Jacobson-Moore’s IT geniuses, Kira (Piper Curda).Noel Murray, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some might call it a bastardization, others might call it genius: a perfect union of immigrant food and American ingenuity.Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Chris Tedesco Best Entry-Level: Acura Integra Type S If Honda’s Civic Type R is a track-shredding front-wheel drive monster, the Acura Integra Type S is its more sophisticated, comfortable, and generally erudite cousin.Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
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Probably not the kind of erudite matter that the parties wish to get mired in.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The virtuoso believes there should be healthy aspects of listening to dance music that benefit listeners positively other than just loving the genre.Lisa Kocay, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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Van Halen claims that Roth found the idea to be offensive and refused to entertain any type of tribute to the guitar virtuoso.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2024
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These entertaining performances would disseminate information about the gods to both literate and illiterate audiences all throughout China.Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2024
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Logically literate people will know how to ask the right questions of their leaders, how to spot fallacies, and, crucially, how to make decisions that truly align with their values.Vinay K. Chaudhri, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2024
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Despite this description, Law found an inner peace playing the wise, if not secretive wizard.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 3 Nov. 2024
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Wizards Beyond Waverly Place saw the return of Selena Gomez and David Henrie as wizards over 10 years after Wizards of Waverly Place ended, but Jake T. Austin was missing so far.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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My scholarly research has identified emerging climate risk here due to the wide range of extreme weather events experienced and the number of vulnerable, less-resilient communities.Marshall Shepherd, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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His scholarly research centers on political behavior and methodology.Kabir Khanna, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Early access to mental health services can improve students’ academic performance and foster safe and supportive environments.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Carbone’s priorities include academic responsibility, budget accountability, career readiness and school safety, according to his campaign website.Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2024
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The dress is available in sizes S–XXL and comes in 16 prints and patterns, including seasonal hues like caramel and sage green.Emily Weaver, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is the environment of sages and of fearless leadership, dancing with the cosmos.Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Polymath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polymath. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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