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as in literate
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
the most erudite people in medical research attended the conference an erudite lecture on the latest discoveries in astronomy
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as in literary
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books
the erudite language of a textbook on philosophy
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Recent Examples of erudite
That naïveté is a boon for Father, a cagey and erudite man whose role at an energy company contributed to planetary disaster.
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
There is particular sorrow in seeing erudite men indulge their own cruelty.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Slanted For an artistic, erudite, or militaristic style, try the (stereotypically) French way.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 July 2024
In this erudite and informative volume, some of the Caribbean’s leading specialists provide a panoramic view of the region’s political economy.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
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Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024
There is particular sorrow in seeing erudite men indulge their own cruelty.
—Charles King, Foreign Affairs, 20 June 2023
Slanted For an artistic, erudite, or militaristic style, try the (stereotypically) French way.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 30 July 2024
In this erudite and informative volume, some of the Caribbean’s leading specialists provide a panoramic view of the region’s political economy.
—Jorge Heine, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
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Jeff Wheeler, a photographer at the Star Tribune, said Doman challenged the stereotype that photographers aren’t very literate through his love of books, and his Scrabble skills.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Being digitally literate gives you the ability to critically analyze and understand exactly how these tools work.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Like a literary assassin. Scribner, to my surprise, was into the idea of a blurb from Eve.Lili Anolik, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Authors of Latino heritage are increasingly carving a space in fantasy literary realms.Marina E. Franco (Noticias Telemundo for Axios), Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
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The ranks of the unbanked are also falling as the population gets older, and becomes generally more educated — older folks and those with more education are more likely to be banked.Emily Peck, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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Surveying some of these stories and making educated moves or trades ahead of their outcomes can be an impactful strategy to augment your dynasty roster.Jeff Haverlack, The Athletic, 18 July 2024
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The scholarly literature provides insight into these inquiries and inspiration for brand strategists who are willing to pursue them.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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All in all, this is a scholarly and fascinating exhibition.The Week UK, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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There are plenty of Scots and Irish in Toronto, but the proceedings are somewhat more civilized, if not a bit Hollywood-twee, what with lapdogs decked out as Michael Keaton’s famous character.Guy Martin, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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As America finally melts down under the New Founding Fathers’ murderous regime, our heroes must take refuge by escaping over the border to Mexico — to more civilized lands.Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Erudite.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erudite. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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