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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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
Unconcerned with trends, the band never broke up or stopped exploring cerebral combinations of metal, classical and art rock.
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Motherland, by Julia Ioffe (June 17) Later in 2025
Nowhere Burning, Catriona Ward (October 7)
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After the brilliant, cerebral chills of The House on Needless Street and Looking Glass Sound, Catriona Ward’s Nowhere Burning promises a more candidly monstrous thriller.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Pettersson is more withdrawn, more cerebral, more sensitive and certainly not prone to confrontation by nature.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Manmohan Singh, a soft-spoken and cerebral former prime minister of India who spent 10 years heading coalition governments, died on Thursday at 92.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2025
Motherland, by Julia Ioffe (June 17) Later in 2025
Nowhere Burning, Catriona Ward (October 7)
$27
$29 now 7% off
After the brilliant, cerebral chills of The House on Needless Street and Looking Glass Sound, Catriona Ward’s Nowhere Burning promises a more candidly monstrous thriller.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Pettersson is more withdrawn, more cerebral, more sensitive and certainly not prone to confrontation by nature.
—Chris Johnston, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Manmohan Singh, a soft-spoken and cerebral former prime minister of India who spent 10 years heading coalition governments, died on Thursday at 92.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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The college experience still offers intellectual development, mentorship, and access to opportunities that AI can’t replicate.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Clark is a recent graduate of Athlete Leadership University, a collegiate-style program for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.—
Sarah Kelly,
The Denver Post,
16 Jan. 2025
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The approval ends days of intense internal politics, with several members of the government publicly opposing the deal's approval and threatening to quit the government in order to stop its passage.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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An Egyptian official said an Israeli delegation from the military and Israel's Shin Bet internal security agency arrived Friday in Cairo to discuss the reopening of the crossing.—
SAMY MAGDY,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Jan. 2025
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Lastly, with Mercury slipping into dreamy Pisces on the 14th, the cosmos encourages you to slow down and reflect on your inner world.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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The outer layer’s crunch is also good contrast to the inner layer’s fluffiness.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
18 Jan. 2025
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Wright is expected to work on a new energy council with Doug Burgum, Trump's nominee for interior secretary.—
Timothy Gardner,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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On the interior, dark rosewood floors, silk curtains, polished columns, and a metallic finish throughout bring the wow factor, alongside a statement elevator, wellness center, sun deck DJ station, and owner’s deck with a helipad and large skylight.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 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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Where to watch: In theaters ‘The Rule of Jenny Pen’ (March 7) The psychological thriller stars Geoffery Rush as a partially paralyzed stroke patient at a retirement home and John Lithgow as the sadistic resident terrorizing him with a dementia doll.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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Advocates for noncitizens worry about the psychological and emotional costs that come from hiding.—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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