Definition of literacynext
as in education
the understanding and information gained from being educated he impressed everyone with his general literacy as well as his natural intelligence

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Recent Examples of literacy Foundation, a charitable group founded by the Curry family focused on childhood literacy, nutrition and active lifestyles. Yun Li, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 These chapters focus on systems thinking, ownership literacy, and collaborative alignment rather than tactics or hustle culture. William Jones, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 The podcast, Storytime with the Second Lady, features either her reading books or inviting a special guest to read, and is part of her initiative to increase childhood literacy rates. Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2026 Following the grand opening, there will be giveaways for the community along with a panel on health literacy and pharmacy services. Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for literacy
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Noun
  • The latest reform also failed to address the lack of education and support for employers navigating the state’s more than 1,100-page labor code.
    Tom Manzo, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Stephanie Christian said choosing to cut this program signaled to the state’s education workforce that teachers are not valued.
    Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Artemis, by contrast, aims to establish a base near the lunar south pole, building knowledge and skills that will help humanity make the next giant leap — to Mars.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Shaban’s version of events attempted to convince members of the committee that their knowledge of the rudimentary elements of our criminal justice system is wrong.
    Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • PowerSchool is a software company that the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction uses for educator evaluations and professional learning.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • But more recent scholarship seems to poke holes in the story about saison’s idyllic agricultural roots.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Backyard Garden Club of Dundee Township is offering $2,000 scholarships to qualifying students pursuing careers in agriculture, conservation, floriculture or other environmental fields, according to a social media post.
    Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026

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“Literacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literacy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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