intellectualism

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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
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Noun
  • Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.
    Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
  • So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • Decorated with frescoes, the complex draws inspiration from Greek culture, emphasizing themes of leisure and erudition.
    Fox News, Fox News, 18 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • These include learning and behavioral problems that appear later in life.
    Lori Frasier, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Our efforts included monthly classroom visits, holiday parties for entire grades and most recently, working with community partners and foundations to gift college scholarships to six kindergarteners.
    Karen B. Moore, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The foundation ended the program in 1992 and shifted its focus to childhood literacy and additional student scholarship opportunities.
    Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • According to the United Nations, without additional measures, by 2030 approximately 300 million students globally will lack basic numeracy and literacy skills.
    UNICEF USA, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The gap is wider among underserved cohorts of women, such as those with low literacy levels, low incomes, or disabilities.
    Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Here in Salt Lake City, where the backcountry community is large and thriving, skiers post observations to Instagram as well and tag accounts dedicated to increasing the reach of our local knowledge.
    Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Weldon also displayed a lack of knowledge of basic facts about the CDC in the Tuesday meeting, including all the authorities of the CDC director, according to the source, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the meeting happened behind closed doors.
    Alayna Treene, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The Bible tells the story of many faith traditions, cultures, and civilizations striving to be free.
    Rev. Dr. Serene Jones, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Read more >>> Photos: Irish heritage in Chicago From the notable — the first president of the Irish Free State — to the adorable, here are rarely seen photos of Irish people, culture and activities in Chicago from the Tribune’s archives.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The resort is but a scab on the land, the veneer of civilization even thinner.
    Joe Joyce, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
  • But the figurines’ close resemblance to those found in Guatemala suggests that a shared culture and civilization may have existed in both areas.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025

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