academically

adverb

ac·a·dem·i·cal·ly ˌa-kə-ˈde-mi-k(ə-)lē

: in an academic way: such as

: with regard to formal studies or academics

doing well academically

academically advanced students

And it has made them more appealing to colleges, which have grown more welcoming as they find that homeschoolers do fine academically.—

Linda Perlstein

… fans and coaches at academically elite institutions would say that, yes, they were handicapped by stricter admissions policies, but in the long run, brains win out over brawn.—

Mark Bechtel

: in a theoretical or speculative way without practical application

That scheme for bottling beer is interesting—but only academically. Down here, we don't bottle it, but drink it.—

H. L. Mencken

: in a way that conforms to the tradition or rules of a school (as of literature or art)

The big problems arise with his paintings as artworks. His audacity with the brush is vitiated by academically fussy composition.—

Peter Schjeldahl

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Her ability to excel academically and athletically is inspiring to her peers and community. —

Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2024 Her time management skills are impressive, balancing these commitments while excelling academically. —

Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 11 Nov. 2024 While Jalyn has always been academically driven, Johnny says that joining YAB inspired her to do even better in her studies. —

Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024 Others, such as the historic Northeastern boarding schools mentioned above, offer a more traditional, academically rigorous boarding school experience. —

Christopher Rim, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for academically