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
The cerebral Sridhar Ramaswamy, had the misfortune to follow in the huge CEO footsteps of the Bill Belichick-like Slootman.
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
An autopsy showed that McLaughlin died from cerebral damage and constriction of the neck, the Associated Press reports.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
That might be the most coherent trend connecting Jokic’s favorite footballers: the synthesis of physical force and cerebral mastery.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
The species is fueled by hormonal, not cerebral gratifications.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
An autopsy showed that McLaughlin died from cerebral damage and constriction of the neck, the Associated Press reports.
—Kc Baker, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
That might be the most coherent trend connecting Jokic’s favorite footballers: the synthesis of physical force and cerebral mastery.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2025
The species is fueled by hormonal, not cerebral gratifications.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Many companies unknowingly create environments that discourage intellectual exploration, leading employees to disengage from problem-solving and creative thinking.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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McKinley displayed plenty of intellectual flexibility, manifested not just in his Hawaii and Cuba maneuverings but also in his willingness to alter his longtime advocacy of high protective tariffs and craft a new policy more in keeping with a changing world.—
Robert W. Merry,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Garrett Whitlock pitched in his first game since an internal brace procedure in May.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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For us, we’re governed more so from our internal governing body.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2025
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Take the Pet Personality Test to uncover their inner instincts and better understand their unique traits.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Dyrholm’s typically fearless performance is attentive to the character’s particular physical restrictions, but with a raging inner clarity that often erupts as a result.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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This innovative system gives you the look and ground-level entry of a permanent building without sacrificing any interior space to wheel wells.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Mall/Theater: Move quickly to an interior bathroom without windows.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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But nearly everyone else is bananas, sporting advanced psychological or substance issues.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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His psychological symptoms—memory loss, disorientation, auditory hallucinations—mirror the real-world phenomenon of Havana Syndrome, which has afflicted U.S. diplomats and intelligence officers with unexplained neurological issues.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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