po·lym·a·thy
pəˈliməthē 
plural -es
: the character or attainments of a polymath : encyclopedic learning
scorn for mere polymathy—
G. W. Johnson
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Inspired by the German polymath Alexander von Humboldt’s travels in South America and his ensuing argument for the interdependence of all natural entities, the young Church embarked on a nearly seven-month expedition in Humboldt’s footsteps.
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Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Leonardo was one of history’s greatest polymaths, filling notebooks with designs across a range of disciplines, including flying machines that wouldn't be realized for centuries.
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ABC News,
9 June 2026
These restless arrangements—produced by monet, polymath bassist Meshell Ndegeocello, and virtuoso drummer Justin Brown with assists from trumpeter Nico Segal and engineer Chris Connors—push outward.
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Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
26 May 2026
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Jane Remover is a trans polymath producer and singer-songwriter with influences across rave, shoegaze, trap and beyond.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Inspired by the German polymath Alexander von Humboldt’s travels in South America and his ensuing argument for the interdependence of all natural entities, the young Church embarked on a nearly seven-month expedition in Humboldt’s footsteps.
—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
Leonardo was one of history’s greatest polymaths, filling notebooks with designs across a range of disciplines, including flying machines that wouldn't be realized for centuries.
—
ABC News,
9 June 2026
These restless arrangements—produced by monet, polymath bassist Meshell Ndegeocello, and virtuoso drummer Justin Brown with assists from trumpeter Nico Segal and engineer Chris Connors—push outward.
—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
26 May 2026
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“Polymath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polymath. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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