highbrowism

noun

Definition of highbrowismnext
as in gray matter

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  1. gray matter
  2. intellectualism
  3. mentality
  4. intelligence
  5. brain
  6. sense
  7. common sense
  8. intellect
Noun
  • Past studies have also examined changes in the brain during pregnancy, including the decreases in gray matter volume, as well as a reduction in brain size.
    Melissa Willets, Parents, 25 Sep. 2024
  • Research shows that regular mindfulness meditation not only improves well-being but also increases gray matter density in brain areas associated with self-awareness and empathy.
    Nik Ershov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of gray matter
Noun
  • Both women have crises of faith in language, in intellectualism, in their role as a therapist and as a wife.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Virgo Pallas in Virgo has the capacity to heal and bring intellectualism to matters.
    Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Definition of intellectualism
Noun
  • Hate, once it is unleashed and legitimized, will spread and mutate, targeting other minorities and vulnerable groups and, eventually, anyone who dares to question the mob mentality.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
  • This teamwork mentality has many advantages, particularly when their homes are under construction.
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of mentality
Noun
  • Russia, in particular, has been pushing false conspiracies that election officials are coordinating fraud, intelligence officials said.
    Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In the final weeks, U.S. intelligence officials have attributed to Russia multiple fake videos alleging election fraud in presidential swing states.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Read the original article. brain structure & function brain 1 free article left Want More?
    Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
  • One group hypothesizes that the sensation happens after decreasing blood pressure and muscle tissue relaxation causes your brain to misfire and briefly enter a panic mode.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of brain
Noun
  • The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • More than one commentator has compared the sense of crisis and fear that pervades America’s fragmented political culture to the situation in Weimar Germany in the years before that democratic government gave way to authoritarianism.
    Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of sense
Noun
  • Nix has to flirt with danger while remaining full of common sense.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Our campaign stood on principles — that were fueled by the values of common sense, compassion and consensus.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of common sense
Noun
  • With a gifted intellect and a solid work ethic, her genuine kindness truly sets her apart.
    Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Digital capitalism thrives on exploiting users’ time, intellect, and data.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of intellect
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