1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities
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Recent Examples of cerebral
His cerebral Alpine thriller Winter Sleepers (1997) attracted interest on the international festival scene, and his follow-up — a cheap crime drama about a girl, a gun, 20 minutes and DM 100,000 — would conquer the world.
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
This enduring strain provides cerebral stimulation without anxiety, suitable for contemplative moments or social gatherings under the stars.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, on the other hand, brings an introspective twist to this cerebral high.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is a severe and rare altitude sickness.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Feb. 2025
This enduring strain provides cerebral stimulation without anxiety, suitable for contemplative moments or social gatherings under the stars.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
Jupiter retrograde in Gemini, on the other hand, brings an introspective twist to this cerebral high.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 Feb. 2025
High-altitude cerebral edema (HACE) is a severe and rare altitude sickness.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Partly because of the huge costs involved, a government contract becomes virtually a substitute for intellectual curiosity.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Randy Jones Run/Walk supports folks with disabilities Home of Guiding Hands, a nonprofit that helps community members with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 15th Annual Randy Jones Run, Walk & Roll for Independence starting at 8 a.m. Feb. 8 at De Anza Cove in Mission Bay.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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This is important because oftentimes those internal thoughts come out loud in front of kids.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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But in a crowded marketplace with fewer revenue streams, enough artists enrolled that, according to Pelly’s reporting, Spotify’s internal Slack channels were lit up with glee.—
Brad Shoup,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2025
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Once false lashes are set, apply kohl eyeliner to line your upper waterline and a few more swipes of mascara to the inner corner for an extra pop.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Feb. 2025
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Green drenching is a technique for creating an area where the soul-soothing power of plants invites a deeper connection to nature and creates a sense of inner calm.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Feb. 2025
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Jones is an All-Pro interior lineman, edge George Karlaftis led the team with eight sacks and defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton had 6½. Cornerback Trent McDuffie was a second-team All-Pro.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Expansive living areas flow easily from one interior space to the next — and then out to the dreamy backyard.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
8 Feb. 2025
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Williamson said earlier this week that his hamstring is completely healed, but his mental state remains a work in progress.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
13 Apr. 2023
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Sign up That Torrance pushed Vial and Eduardo to such mental anguish does not surprise immigrant-justice advocates.—
María Inés Taracena,
The New Republic,
12 Apr. 2023
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Free-to-play models draw players in with zero upfront cost and then introduce psychological nudges that push them toward spending.—
Jake Lang,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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What isn’t likely to change is our deep psychological drive to connect with other people, alive and dead, and our favorite way to do so: face-to-face interaction.—
Cody Cottier,
Discover Magazine,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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