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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a scholarly analysis of the historical document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
Readers looking for a scholarly review of the literature about the economic benefits of earning a college degree will need to look elsewhere.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Hudson’s bandmates—the guitarist Robbie Robertson, the drummer Levon Helm, the bassist Rick Danko, and the pianist and multi-instrumentalist Richard Manuel—often described him as scholarly, nimble, and discerning, a professor type at loose in a scene dominated by beautiful buffoons.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Laymon said the suffrage monument on the Mall will draw on the diverse perspectives of its board and scholarly advisers, as well as the public.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Led by faculty with both scholarly expertise and industry experience, participants gain insights grounded in research but immediately relevant to their leadership challenges.
—Esmt Berlin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Hudson’s bandmates—the guitarist Robbie Robertson, the drummer Levon Helm, the bassist Rick Danko, and the pianist and multi-instrumentalist Richard Manuel—often described him as scholarly, nimble, and discerning, a professor type at loose in a scene dominated by beautiful buffoons.
—Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2025
Laymon said the suffrage monument on the Mall will draw on the diverse perspectives of its board and scholarly advisers, as well as the public.
—Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2025
Led by faculty with both scholarly expertise and industry experience, participants gain insights grounded in research but immediately relevant to their leadership challenges.
—Esmt Berlin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
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The bottom line: Football and books — the recipe for a more learned and literate America.—
Isaac Avilucea,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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The island provides plenty of incentives for investors, including a skilled and highly literate workforce, trade agreements that open up a market of nearly one billion customers, very low energy costs and a strategic location outside of the hurricane belt.—
Tobago House of Assembly,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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As a result, those killed and wounded tended to come from less educated and less affluent communities.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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Since birthrate declines commenced with the socioeconomic rise of the West—and since the planet is becoming ever richer, healthier, more educated, and more urbanized—many observers presume lower birthrates are simply the direct consequence of material advances.—
Nicholas Eberstadt,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Oct. 2024
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He was genuinely offended that someone would dare call his civilized kitties feral.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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People, many of whom had never ventured beyond the civilized comforts of the east, found themselves in a wild frontier fraught with dangers unimaginable by today’s standards.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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National Cares Mentoring Movement provides social and academic support to help Black youth succeed in college and beyond.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The initiative costs a one-time $50 fee and aims to help adults who did not complete high school unlock new academic and career opportunities.—
Denver7,
The Denver Post,
28 Feb. 2025
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Golden Triangle administers the scholarships in cooperation with Mount Dora Community Trust. Award considerations include scholastic ability, responsibility toward education, financial need and includes a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Available to high school seniors who reside in Elgin or South Elgin, the scholarships will be awarded are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, and participation and leadership in school and community activities.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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