as in knowledge
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a scientist of impressive erudition but with a down-to-earth manner
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Recent Examples of erudition
Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.
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Marley Marius, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.
—Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Not everyone’s complexity gets celebrated in its time as erudition.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Horowitz’s erudition, combined with his energy, is a powerful sales tool.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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Marley Marius, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.
—Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Not everyone’s complexity gets celebrated in its time as erudition.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2025
Horowitz’s erudition, combined with his energy, is a powerful sales tool.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
See All Example Sentences for erudition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erudition
Noun
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More: Great Lakes tribes’ knowledge of nature could be key to navigating climate change.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Crossword puzzles offer a fantastic opportunity to engage your mind, enjoy leisure time, and test your knowledge simultaneously.—
Sally Hoelscher,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Our mission is to increase access to books and their authors, hold space for community conversations guided by books and their authors and to increase critical literacy and the love of reading for all ages.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday.—
Collin Binkley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
Noun
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Pro golfer Kevin Hall is Reaching Out alumni Reaching Out's most famous alumni may be deaf golfer Kevin Hall, who turned pro in 2005 after attending Ohio State University on a golf scholarship.—
Randy Tucker,
The Enquirer,
28 July 2025
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Scaling momentum for the global stage While studying at UC Berkeley, Espinoza took a key piece of advice from a scholarship (Cal Alumni Association Leadership Award) interview to heart and began to focus on scaling the work his mother had started.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The Cameron Boyce Foundation was launched by the actor's family days after the news of his death and funds research, education, and awareness to cure epilepsy.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Proceeds for this event support outdoor education for Cincinnati youth.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The apartment complex has a learning center for after-school and summer learning programs, a food pantry offering no-cost food to residents, laundry facilities, a courtyard, picnic areas, green space and a playscape.—
Shonda Novak,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Lack of quality sleep, which is essential for a child’s development and learning.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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“Erudition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erudition. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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