as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated the historian's new book displays a remarkable level of scholarship

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How does the noun scholarship differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of scholarship are erudition, knowledge, and learning. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

When might erudition be a better fit than scholarship?

The synonyms erudition and scholarship are sometimes interchangeable, but erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

Where would knowledge be a reasonable alternative to scholarship?

Although the words knowledge and scholarship have much in common, knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

When is learning a more appropriate choice than scholarship?

The words learning and scholarship are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

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Recent Examples of scholarship The school is not expected to have the resources to significantly increase scholarships. Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 The $105 million will be divided across three major areas: $21 million for scholarships, small business grants and land development; $24 million for housing assistance and homeownership; and $60 million for cultural preservation and revitalizing the north side, where Greenwood is located. Kizzy Cox, Essence, 3 June 2025 With Missouri holding one remaining scholarship spot to reach its 15-player roster limit, Fuller could put his recruiting prowess to use early in his second stint with a key final addition from the transfer portal. Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 2 June 2025 Minnesota has added nine players via the NCAA transfer portal and has one vacant scholarship spot for next season. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for scholarship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarship
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  • As the alarm sounds on what could be a burgeoning literacy crisis, Newsweek spoke to the experts to find out more.
    Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
  • The study suggests that AI literacy efforts should be enhanced to reach state schools and under-resourced classrooms.
    Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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  • To fully leverage hybrid intelligence, individuals and organizations must cultivate a comprehensive understanding of the multidimensional nature of human experiences and expressions, combined with nuanced knowledge of AI system mechanisms, and awareness of the interplay between both.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
  • This lack of knowledge means that Israel—even with the United States’ help—would never be confident that Iran no longer has a path to the bomb.
    Robert A. Pape, Foreign Affairs, 17 June 2025
Noun
  • Your own aging loved one is not immune because of background, education, intelligence, nor experience with finances.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
  • This article was written by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.
    Jon Marcus, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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  • According to a recent Forbes survey, AI and machine learning represent the top tech spending area in 2025, capturing 42% of IT budgets.
    Muamer Cisija, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The other machine learning models showed CIEDE2000 error ranges betwen 1.1 and 1.6, with a baseline as high as 13.8.
    Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025

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“Scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarship. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.

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