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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
a scholarly analysis of the historical document
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as in educational
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
a scholarly essay making comparisons between 18th-century French authors and their Germanic counterparts
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Recent Examples of scholarly
But admit it, there’s a little part of you that also wants that scholarly reputation.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Rather than a single date range, Aeneas provided a distribution of possible dates, which included two peaks: one between 10 and 20 C.E. and another between 10 and 1 B.C.E. Those ranges align with the prevailing scholarly hypotheses.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
This family journey deeply shaped Fisher’s lifelong scholarly drive to chronicle the struggles and the triumphs of Black communities in the American West.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Of course, the sort of collection that attracts scholarly attention tends toward the rare and precious rather than Izod alligators.
—Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2025
Rather than a single date range, Aeneas provided a distribution of possible dates, which included two peaks: one between 10 and 20 C.E. and another between 10 and 1 B.C.E. Those ranges align with the prevailing scholarly hypotheses.
—Ella Feldman, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 July 2025
This family journey deeply shaped Fisher’s lifelong scholarly drive to chronicle the struggles and the triumphs of Black communities in the American West.
—Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Of course, the sort of collection that attracts scholarly attention tends toward the rare and precious rather than Izod alligators.
—Libby Buck
july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Qu is targeting less tech literate people than those who are vibe coding their way into big tech jobs; people who might want to use AI to start a yoga business or bakery, for example.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Budgeting is an important part of being financially literate and managing your money well.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Traditional troubleshooting requires engineering teams to comb through dashboards, sift through alerts, and make educated guesses under pressure.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 July 2025
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Companies are already showcasing the diverse ways in which AI is being deployed to meet needs and help pave the way for a healthier, safer and educated society.—
Jennifer Sanders,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Even the more civilized country to the north of us has the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.—
Walter E Block,
Oc Register,
21 July 2025
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But what civilized nation, confronted with hungry children, would not move to relieve that suffering?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Dissatisfaction with academic instruction at schools was cited by 72 percent.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, while teachers and lecturers may see AI text detectors as an easy and appealing way of avoiding academic misconduct, in reality, these software aren’t 100% perfect.—
Christian Perry,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The awards are based on criteria including scholastic ability, responsibility toward education and financial need, with a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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