as in knowledge
the understanding and information gained from being educated
a scientist of impressive erudition but with a down-to-earth manner
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Recent Examples of erudition
The long first act drags near the finish, its erudition blurring into dramatic monotony.
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Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 June 2024
Horowitz’s erudition, combined with his energy, is a powerful sales tool.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Making Global Society: A Study of Humankind Across Three Eras
By Barry Buzan
Cambridge University Press, 2023, 522 pp.
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With characteristic ambition and erudition, Buzan tells the sweeping story of the rise and evolution of modern global society.
—Barry Buzan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Though a few reviews recognized the book’s originality and astonishing erudition, sales were meager.
—Eugene Linden, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for erudition
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 June 2024
Horowitz’s erudition, combined with his energy, is a powerful sales tool.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Making Global Society: A Study of Humankind Across Three Eras
By Barry Buzan
Cambridge University Press, 2023, 522 pp.
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With characteristic ambition and erudition, Buzan tells the sweeping story of the rise and evolution of modern global society.
—Barry Buzan, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2024
Though a few reviews recognized the book’s originality and astonishing erudition, sales were meager.
—Eugene Linden, TIME, 21 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for erudition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for erudition
Noun
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Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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In Eckhart's case, Fox has resolutely rejected any knowledge of and hence responsibility for Henry's actions and assault.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The gap is wider among underserved cohorts of women, such as those with low literacy levels, low incomes, or disabilities.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our efforts included monthly classroom visits, holiday parties for entire grades and most recently, working with community partners and foundations to gift college scholarships to six kindergarteners.—
Karen B. Moore,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The foundation ended the program in 1992 and shifted its focus to childhood literacy and additional student scholarship opportunities.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA TODAY,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In this state, raising money for big, beautiful football stadiums (think Friday Night Lights) seems to take priority over properly funding education.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
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These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.—
Lori Frasier,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Industry volunteers could mentor students on real-world applications like data analysis and machine learning, educating through hands-on experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Erudition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erudition. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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