intellectualism

noun

Definition of intellectualismnext
as in education

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Recent Examples of intellectualism Virgo Pallas in Virgo has the capacity to heal and bring intellectualism to matters. — Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024 So Flynn publishes it anonymously and hires a handsome young actor to play the author, which backfires when the actor decides to draw on his regressive, laddish intellectualism to bring the book’s arguments to life. — Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024 Kenan Thompson explains why Saturday Night Live ending after season 50 'might not be a bad idea' Pop Culture Jeopardy! will infuse the game show's rigorous intellectualism with some refreshing splashiness. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 31 July 2024 Even before the tragedy, the First Lady was already in the global spotlight, revered for her style and intellectualism. — Mallory Moench, TIME, 19 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for intellectualism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellectualism
  1. education
  2. erudition
  3. learning
  4. scholarship
  5. literacy
  6. knowledge
  7. culture
  8. civilization
Noun
  • Americans advanced toward universal primary and then secondary education without a federal Department of Education.
    — The Editors, National Review, 21 Mar. 2025
  • That’s why education is built into the shopping experience.
    — Stephanie Tharpe, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of education
Noun
  • By then, the only two Italian women who had received a degree as recognition for their erudition were Piscopia at the University of Padua in 1678, and Laura Bassi at the University of Bologna in 1732.
    — Manuela Callari, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Indeed, its tonal balance feels of a piece with the playwright’s personality—erudition and prudent attention to identity and representation leavened with irreverent nods to his throat chakra, The Artist’s Way, and teen soaps on The WB.
    — Marley Marius, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of erudition
Noun
  • These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.
    — Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of learning
Noun
  • Some humanities departments with shrinking majors have been able to persevere in part by fostering humanistic education and scholarship on campus.
    — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 30 Mar. 2025
  • The event and scholarships are named for Raglin, who had a 35-year career in education and worked at school districts, including seven years as an assistant superintendent at School District U-46, according to his online obituary.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
Definition of scholarship
Noun
  • This will expand credit access and improve financial literacy among entrepreneurs.
    — Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.
    — Delano Massey, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of literacy
Noun
  • But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.
    — David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.
    — Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Definition of knowledge
Noun
  • Northland Best For: Tranquil bays, Māori culture, water activities.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2025
  • The film's humor, filled with fairy-tale parodies and pop culture references, contributed to the DreamWorks movie’s overall success.
    — Jane LaCroix, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Definition of culture
Noun
  • But very soon, on the timescale of human civilization, that may change.
    — Dave S. Brody, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Here, visitors will pass through the planet’s core, exiting in southern Mexico, where the ancient Olmec civilization began, with a side trip to Los Angeles’s Boyle Heights neighborhood.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of civilization

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