cerebrum

noun

sə-ˈrē-brəm How to pronounce cerebrum (audio)
Definition of cerebrumnext
as in brain
the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser

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Recent Examples of cerebrum That's in part because Danionella cerebrum, the species favored by neuroscientists, wasn't officially identified as a separate species until 2021. — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 16 June 2026 The cerebral arteries supply the cerebrum—the largest part of the brain, located above and in front of the brainstem. — Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026 As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication. — Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain). — Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023 The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight. — Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023 In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors. — Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023 Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration. — Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
  1. brain
  2. mind
  3. psyche
  4. head
Noun
  • For modern executives, this means treating their brain and emotional world as non-negotiable operational assets.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • The Department of Homeland Security did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the questions Adongo’s family and attorneys have raised about his mental state and possible brain injury.
    — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 26 July 2026
Definition of brain
Noun
  • The target date for Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation plan is etched in the minds of every citizen and visitor to the country since Vision 2030 was unveiled more than a decade ago.
    — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
  • Justin Halpern, the comic mind behind ‘S— My Dad Says,’ ‘Harley Quinn’ and ‘Abbott Elementary,’ turns to fiction writing with ‘Get Lost,’ a baseball novel about talent, failure and family.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of mind
Noun
  • To put my whole psyche, insecurities, anecdotes, family, community, insanity out there in a show in this way.
    — Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 July 2026
  • The sweep was pivotal for Miami’s psyche as the team entered the set on a franchise-record 12-game losing streak.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Definition of psyche
Noun
  • Then, Punk took down Rhodes with a head scissors before locking in an armbar.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Confidence grows when your plan leaves your head and meets the calendar.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of head

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