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
As religious studies scholar Jeremy Posadas notes, that includes modern Christian thought, which often treats work as an essential part of being human.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 May 2026
Ironically enough, early modern European scholars undermined this framework by attempting to more fully revere their Christian God.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Political scholars and nonpartisan organizations like FairVote and Protect Democracy have been working on these ideas for years.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
But Tru Pettigrew read that story again — closely, carefully, the way a scholar reads a contract — and found something worth pausing on.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 26 May 2026
Ironically enough, early modern European scholars undermined this framework by attempting to more fully revere their Christian God.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Political scholars and nonpartisan organizations like FairVote and Protect Democracy have been working on these ideas for years.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
But Tru Pettigrew read that story again — closely, carefully, the way a scholar reads a contract — and found something worth pausing on.
—Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
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The Barca Foundation project helps around 2,000 local children, holding workshops, training teachers, and offering psychological support for those affected by violence.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Another Course to College valedictorian Anaya Woods, who plans to become a writer, credited her parents and teachers for getting her here.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2026
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Alessandro Bastoni has had a 2026 to forget — but our experts still think the Inter man is worth top dollar.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But experts for years have said companies have not learned from past mistakes.—
Iris Kwok,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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That’s 30% more per student than other big cities like Chicago, LA, and Boston.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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During this nationally competitive program funded by NASA, students collaborate with scientists and engineers to conduct authentic research.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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The actress and singer styled the Australian brand’s Brielle sage diamond halterneck gown, which retails for $1,100.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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Aromas of Luxardo cherry and candied orange peel prepare the tastebuds for pomegranate, cranberry, fresh sage, and aniseed flavors with a hint of smoke on the smooth finish.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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She later was awarded a master’s in public administration from Cal State San Bernardino.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Their masters stood nearby, traders in thick mantle coats with handkerchiefs wrapped round their heads, smoking and chatting in French.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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Per-pupil spending in Woodside Elementary School District exceeds $33,000.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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Building Champions in Norman As soon as their new pupil dons the crimson and cream, their Sooner transformation begins.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The sophomore outing is walking into the current TV awards season as the frontrunner, heavily agreed upon by pundits.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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Meanwhile, three pundits got just two picks right out of 11 for the weekend, a sign of just how unpredictable week one was.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Already millions of school-age kids take in-person piano lessons, not to become the next Carnegie Hall virtuoso but for the lifelong benefits of playing music, from boosting creativity to soothing anxiety and depression.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
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This is also Zvyagintsev’s first adaptation of pre-existing material, but the reworking feels more like a jazz virtuoso covering another artist’s tune, tweaking the rhythm, changing the key, and finding in the melody a whole new set of feelings.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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