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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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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
What are permanent and steady as the Rock of Gibraltar are cerebral pleasures from doing the right thing: kindness, benevolence, unsparing selflessness, unwearied devotion to justice, becoming wiser and more resilient by the day.
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
Bowers has a knack for getting open, but that’s partially a result of his cerebral approach to the game.
—Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Mercury will form a breezy trine with Jupiter on Oct. 8, bringing a wave of cerebral energy that makes your mind buzz with clarity and inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
While our understanding of the brain has (thankfully) developed greatly from the days of removing cerebral tissue to see what would happen, a precise understanding of where our memories reside—and how our brain recalls past experience—remains elusive.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
Bowers has a knack for getting open, but that’s partially a result of his cerebral approach to the game.
—Tashan Reed, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
Mercury will form a breezy trine with Jupiter on Oct. 8, bringing a wave of cerebral energy that makes your mind buzz with clarity and inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
While our understanding of the brain has (thankfully) developed greatly from the days of removing cerebral tissue to see what would happen, a precise understanding of where our memories reside—and how our brain recalls past experience—remains elusive.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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These courses not only demonstrate intellectual curiosity but also highlight a student’s ability to handle the demands of a college curriculum.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Godard’s intellectual approach never turns skeptical.Armond White, National Review, 20 Dec. 2024
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Much of the internal culture and shared language overlaps with white supremacist and other ideologies.Will Carless, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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After both of their outbursts, Teeny was very clear in explaining how their issues with Sam were way more about their own internal issues and coming to terms with being comfortable in their own skin than anything Sam did.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Channel your inner child by day, then book your preferred pampering for the evening.Paula Conway, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The inner area is covered by felt to prevent scratches.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
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Naval architecture and sail plan optimization are by Philippe Briand, with an interior and exterior by PH Design.Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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These neighborhoods are home to many of the roughly 100,000 undocumented migrants who live in Mayotte, according to France’s interior ministry.Lex Harvey, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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Psychological Design Principles Reducing barriers to entry is a crucial psychological design principle that ensures users can effortlessly engage with sustainability platforms.Tina Gada, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Many disabled individuals face not only physical pain but also profound psychological scars and societal rejection in Gaza, international and local medical professionals said.Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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