1
as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
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2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
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as in student
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
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Recent Examples of scholar
Her father, a Bible scholar and educator, instilled in her an appreciation for the Jewish people’s historical connection to the land of Israel.
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Conference Board’s findings echo research shared by scholars from Stanford University in 2024.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Over the years, fans, recappers, and scholars have observed the way successful male contestants like Colby and Ozzy get edited as heroic athletes and men of integrity whose worth in the game and claim to the $1 million prize is self-evident.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Their appeal rarely waned, even as scholars in the 1980s began to publish books and articles that challenged this vision of regional and national history.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The Conference Board’s findings echo research shared by scholars from Stanford University in 2024.
—Courtney Vinopal, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Over the years, fans, recappers, and scholars have observed the way successful male contestants like Colby and Ozzy get edited as heroic athletes and men of integrity whose worth in the game and claim to the $1 million prize is self-evident.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026
Their appeal rarely waned, even as scholars in the 1980s began to publish books and articles that challenged this vision of regional and national history.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
Noun
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From parents getting their students ready for school, bus drivers getting them there, the nurses, cafeteria staff, teachers.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Franklin spent the first 29 years of his career in Sand Springs Public Schools as a special education teacher, principal and district administrator.—
Nuria Martinez-Keel,
Oklahoma Voice,
31 Mar. 2026
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Elder law experts warn that the best protection against uncertainty, exploitation or government infringement of your independence is to plan ahead, early and often.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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For its 310 students and more than 80 children from infants to toddlers, Greenland represents a second chance at school that is free from stigma and, experts say, a model for how young mothers can be reintegrated into education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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People avoided workplaces and students missed school.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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School staff play a vital role in guiding and supporting students, and this loss is deeply felt by both colleagues and students alike.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At Free Eden, a Dallas mall boutique, four young women sell overpriced clothes, burn sage and run a secret after-hours coven.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
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Of the pastas, the ravioli (stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served in a light brown butter sage sauce) and the spaghetti di frutti di mare are complete standouts.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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Great science-fiction writers, almost by definition, are masters of cognitive estrangement.—
Stephanie Burt,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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Insider experiences include a tour of a private palazzo by a prince no less, a painting class inspired by Caravaggio, and a master class in mixing the perfect aperitivo by resident masters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Actor Marlon Brando and sportscaster Brent Musburger are former pupils.—
John Lauritsen,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The blank walls stared at her, vacant pinholes made by previous tenants peering down like dark, shrunken pupils.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Political pundits are busy parsing the results from the Illinois primaries for a sense of where the Democratic electorate stands headed into this fall’s midterms.—
David Daley,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The mention of a lawsuit over what appears to be minor snow coverage prompted skepticism from many pundits, many of whom viewed the situation as exaggerated.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Also appearing on the album are American composer Elliot Cole on synthesizer, French composer Benoit Rolland on electro-acoustics and Bangladeshi tabla virtuoso Mir Naqibul Islam.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The popular hits will be performed by a 20-piece orchestra, with arrangements written by Juilliard cello virtuoso Dave Eggar and conductor Chuck Palmer.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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