as in scholastic
of or relating to a college or its students
collegiate athletics
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Recent Examples of collegiate
O’Leary was a Minter disciple from his earliest collegiate days as a scout team quarterback and later a wide receiver at Indiana State, where Minter was an assistant coach.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Bediako could appeal the ruling, but for now the former pro can’t continue his collegiate career.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
When his collegiate career ended, Gilbert was UT's all-time leading rusher by nearly 1,500 yards.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Musgrave, 58, has coached for nearly 30 years at both the NFL and collegiate level.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Bediako could appeal the ruling, but for now the former pro can’t continue his collegiate career.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Feb. 2026
When his collegiate career ended, Gilbert was UT's all-time leading rusher by nearly 1,500 yards.
—Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Musgrave, 58, has coached for nearly 30 years at both the NFL and collegiate level.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for collegiate
Adjective
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At the heart of this debate seems to be both a misunderstanding of the point of scholastic sports and a view, at least by some, that trans girls have an unfair physical advantage.—
Peter Jensen,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Jan. 2026
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In a white paper released in October, the committee recommends moving the men’s game, and perhaps the women’s, from the current fall-only schedule to one that covers the entire scholastic year and culminates in an April playoff festival.—
Luke Cyphers,
Sportico.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Food preparation for the event was handled by the Urban League staff as well as some of the parents and past parents that have been involved in the educational program who donated their time, Gillespie said.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Robb demonstrates excellence in both her academic and extracurricular pursuits.—
Darla Rivera,
Oklahoman,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the ability to choose an educational environment that truly fits our child has not only improved their academic performance, but also their overall happiness and outlook on life.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Mystic trust in the power of Mercury or whatever spans generations and intellectual capacities.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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But these associations were purely intellectual.—
Shayla Love,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Collegiate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/collegiate. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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