as in learned
suggestive of the vocabulary used in books
the novel's dialogue is a little too literary in flavor to be entirely convincing
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Recent Examples of literary
Not for him the literary circles of London or the stilted dinner parties of Brahmin Boston.
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
On the literary side, clients Hilary Galanoy & Elizabeth Hackett recently saw their film La Dolce Villa open at #1 on Netflix, with 19.8 million views in its first weekend.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Finding Lucretia Howe Newman Coleman Once a powerful voice in the Black press, Coleman all but disappeared from the literary landscape of the American Midwest after her death in 1948.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
The literary classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Maggie Doherty, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
On the literary side, clients Hilary Galanoy & Elizabeth Hackett recently saw their film La Dolce Villa open at #1 on Netflix, with 19.8 million views in its first weekend.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Finding Lucretia Howe Newman Coleman Once a powerful voice in the Black press, Coleman all but disappeared from the literary landscape of the American Midwest after her death in 1948.
—JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025
The literary classic explores themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literary
Adjective
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Passive aggression often stems from a combination of hostility and a learned avoidance of direct conflict.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Holding an infant while reviewing drawings is one such learned skill!—
Sydney Gore,
Architectural Digest,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Much of my methodology was to start with deep intellectual research in books and visual guides, and then moving on to exploring Thailand firsthand in the physical world.—
Jim Halterman,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2025
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This will have devastating consequences for some of the most vulnerable people in our communities — individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Four challengers have stepped forward, offering to help lead the district during a critical period underscored by a superintendent transition, literacy and academic performance issues, and impending school closures.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Feb. 2025
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This helped subject-matter experts frame their ideas in a way that felt natural and compelling, rather than academic or dry.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The story is about a bookish Black girl, in love with English literature (and the emotionally indecipherable white professor teaching it) at a predominantly white university in 1949, losing her childhood illusions — and then, in a gothic twist, losing much more.—
Scott Brown,
New York Times,
2 Dec. 2022
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Bryce Young is bookish, too.—
Joseph Goodman | jgoodman@al.com,
al,
9 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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Golden Triangle administers the scholarships in cooperation with Mount Dora Community Trust. Award considerations include scholastic ability, responsibility toward education, financial need and includes a special emphasis on community service.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
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Available to high school seniors who reside in Elgin or South Elgin, the scholarships will be awarded are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, and participation and leadership in school and community activities.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Buenos Aires Reader, a comprehensive anthology enriched by its editors’ erudite commentaries, captures the Argentine capital’s evolution through contributions in art, food, music, soccer, and much else.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Obsessed, Johanne puts her experiences down on paper and entrusts the results to her grandmother, Karin (Anne Marit Jacobsen), an erudite poet living among packed bookshelves.—
Nicolas Rapold,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Literary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literary. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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