1
as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
a scholarly analysis of the historical document
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as in educational
of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level
a scholarly essay making comparisons between 18th-century French authors and their Germanic counterparts
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Recent Examples of scholarly
An infrastructure of professionalism—conferences, along with scholarly journals and societies—had begun to emerge.
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Aristotle was able to see his obsessions from a scholarly remove, and to recognize that his drive to spend so much time at depth may have begotten a sort of madness.
—Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The law center’s scholarship mentions simply link to Lenhardt’s scholarly work dating back to the 2000s.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
This accessible scholarly book finds answers to those questions 2,000 years ago, in the last days of the Roman Republic.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
Aristotle was able to see his obsessions from a scholarly remove, and to recognize that his drive to spend so much time at depth may have begotten a sort of madness.
—Matthew Gavin Frank
june 12, Literary Hub, 12 June 2025
The law center’s scholarship mentions simply link to Lenhardt’s scholarly work dating back to the 2000s.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2025
This accessible scholarly book finds answers to those questions 2,000 years ago, in the last days of the Roman Republic.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarly
Adjective
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Qu is targeting less tech literate people than those who are vibe coding their way into big tech jobs; people who might want to use AI to start a yoga business or bakery, for example.—
Alexandra Sternlicht,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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Budgeting is an important part of being financially literate and managing your money well.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Companies are already showcasing the diverse ways in which AI is being deployed to meet needs and help pave the way for a healthier, safer and educated society.—
Jennifer Sanders,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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In 2023, the number of Hoosiers with college degrees ranked 43rd in the nation, while studies cite more educated citizens lead to stronger state economies.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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This is far, far beneath the dignity of a civilized society.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Honoring and showing gratitude to those who step up to help others regardless of their origins is one sign of a civilized society that recognizes the worth of all human beings.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Studies show that the best predictor of future academic skills is the quantity and quality of personal interactions between a child and their parent or caregiver.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Aug. 2025
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Research must move beyond academic journals and into clinical care.—
Keita Franklin,
New York Daily News,
4 Aug. 2025
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The awards are based on criteria including scholastic ability, responsibility toward education and financial need, with a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Distinguished Cadet Honors were awarded to cadets with scholastic standing and all-around aptitude in NJROTC activities.—
Cadet Nadeen Willat,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
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“Scholarly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarly. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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