as in knowledges
a body of facts learned by study or experience
the science of medicine grew tremendously in the course of the 19th century
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Recent Examples of sciences
Yvonne and Nick’s disastrous wedding dinner is the day the cast went from nobodies to actual practitioners of the reality-television arts and sciences.
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Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
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Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
While initially focused on pharmaceutical drug discovery, demonstrated by rapidly screening compounds for rare diseases, its general architecture promises vast applications in field sciences like epidemiology.
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John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Honorary Award is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or outstanding service to the Academy.
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Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
In addition, for those who endeavor to achieve a higher degree, Future Legends continues to support its scholars into post graduate fields such as medicine, law, the sciences, and finance, the news release states.
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News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Another woman said the cruise inspired her to pursue her doctorate in health sciences.
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Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 July 2026
Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
The Hall of Fame honors persons who have made outstanding contributions in the arts, sciences or management of television over a lifetime career or via singular achievements.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
While initially focused on pharmaceutical drug discovery, demonstrated by rapidly screening compounds for rare diseases, its general architecture promises vast applications in field sciences like epidemiology.
—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The Honorary Award is given to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the state of motion picture arts and sciences in any discipline, or outstanding service to the Academy.
—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
29 June 2026
Along with theology, that list now includes applied psychology, pharmaceutical sciences and others.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
In addition, for those who endeavor to achieve a higher degree, Future Legends continues to support its scholars into post graduate fields such as medicine, law, the sciences, and finance, the news release states.
—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
Another woman said the cruise inspired her to pursue her doctorate in health sciences.
—
Teresa Mull,
FOXNews.com,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sciences
Noun
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Sometimes my collection of knowledges feels like rash splatters of matter floating with me.
Noun
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Regardless of one’s experience with the Tarot, this book offers profound, embodied wisdoms for creative and critical writers, artists, and activists.
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The book also includes little wisdoms from his three children with wife Camila Alves McConaughey; son Levi, 17 (who plays his onscreen son in The Lost Bus), daughter Vida, 15, and younger son Livingston, 12.
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“Sciences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sciences. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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