1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities
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Recent Examples of cerebral
In April 2023, after X-rays and other tests at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, Bouton had brain surgery in an attempt to relieve a small pocket of cerebral fluid at the top of her spine.
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Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Voisin gives a cerebral performance of a man who occupies and contributes to a thrillingly tactile space while his antennae are attuned to another realm entirely.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Here he’s been renamed Vadim (or Vlad) Baranov and is played by Paul Dano in the actor’s charmingly offhand and cerebral manner.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
In the case of Earth, the subjects of artificial intelligence and corporate overreach provide more than enough fodder for cerebral sci-fi horror grounded in the anxieties of 2025.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
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Dave Melton, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Meanwhile, Voisin gives a cerebral performance of a man who occupies and contributes to a thrillingly tactile space while his antennae are attuned to another realm entirely.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Here he’s been renamed Vadim (or Vlad) Baranov and is played by Paul Dano in the actor’s charmingly offhand and cerebral manner.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2025
In the case of Earth, the subjects of artificial intelligence and corporate overreach provide more than enough fodder for cerebral sci-fi horror grounded in the anxieties of 2025.
—Judy Berman, Time, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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McCormick has long been an advocate and supporter of Best Buddies, an organization that champions inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The book club has helped replicate the intellectual community that she’s missed since leaving school.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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One — the Dodge Charger, both sedan and Charger Daytona coupe — offers both electric and internal combustion drivetrains.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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We are all shaped by internal drives, evolving goals, health needs and external circumstances.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Excuse the cynicism, but this is the sort of combination of touchy-feely button-pushing and self-conscious peculiarity that’s meant to seem significant and profound that will bring out your inner rom-com Grinch.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
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Mercury in Libra wants to shift your inner narrative to release outer-world tension.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And this does bode well for interior roominess, which is quite accommodating up front for a variety of heights and body types—plus tremendously comfortable standard sport bucket seats with excellent bolstering.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The house, built in 1978, has an interior space of 1,658 square feet.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2025
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Which brings us to a simple but crucial mental shift underlying the trend.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Once boot camp begins, however, Isaiah's mental state becomes more and more unhinged from reality.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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His psychological thriller Carry on My Words is in development with Sun and Moon Films based in LA.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Leaders should factor in how to influence organizational or team culture to reward these growth experiences and create space for psychological safety and reflection to support future learning.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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