as in genius
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someone who knows a lot about many different things
She is rightly regarded as something of a polymath in her extensive knowledge of all the earth sciences.
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Recent Examples of polymath
R. Douglas Fields, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Marci sent the manuscript to Kircher in Rome in 1665, hoping that the Jesuit scholar and polymath would be able to decipher it.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
Today, he might be called a polymath or a Renaissance man.
—Harriet Quick, theweek, 17 July 2024
Her father, a brilliant musical polymath and beloved guitar hero, was a workaholic and thus a fleeting presence.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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The wandering nerve was apparent to the first anatomists, notably Galen, the Greek polymath who lived until around the year 216.
—R. Douglas Fields, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
Marci sent the manuscript to Kircher in Rome in 1665, hoping that the Jesuit scholar and polymath would be able to decipher it.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Sep. 2024
Today, he might be called a polymath or a Renaissance man.
—Harriet Quick, theweek, 17 July 2024
Her father, a brilliant musical polymath and beloved guitar hero, was a workaholic and thus a fleeting presence.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for polymath
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This was a stroke of marketing genius, and plenty of producers were happy to oblige.Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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This palette is genius—giving one the versatility to color correct various tones around the face with a single compact.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Photo : Chris Tedesco Best Entry-Level: Acura Integra Type S If Honda’s Civic Type R is a track-shredding front-wheel drive monster, the Acura Integra Type S is its more sophisticated, comfortable, and generally erudite cousin.Kyle Hyatt, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2024
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Probably not the kind of erudite matter that the parties wish to get mired in.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Yet given his gifts (keyboard virtuoso, powerful soul voice, stellar dancer, able to craft a propulsive hook), why didn’t Billy Preston become a bigger star?Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Trump, the reigning virtuoso of attention-hacking, seems destined to keep repeating the same leaden anecdotes about shark attacks and long-dead celebrities, but Carlson has an appetite for new information and a flair for verbal dexterity.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Jeff Wheeler, a photographer at the Star Tribune, said Doman challenged the stereotype that photographers aren’t very literate through his love of books, and his Scrabble skills.Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Being digitally literate gives you the ability to critically analyze and understand exactly how these tools work.Sho Dewan, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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At Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, our staff garden wizards have been busy all summer and fall, prepping all the botanical bounty of the growing season to deck the halls for our annual Yuletide at Yew Dell, which takes place Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 21.Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
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This way, the wizard in focus rotates like the main characters of a television show.Rob Wieland, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The scholarly literature provides insight into these inquiries and inspiration for brand strategists who are willing to pursue them.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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All in all, this is a scholarly and fascinating exhibition.The Week UK, theweek, 15 Nov. 2024
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And that’s not an accident, according to academic researchers, doctors, politicians, community leaders, and dozens of other people KFF Health News interviewed.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Miller said there not only needs to be a focus on core academic programs but the integration of other programs like STEM, art and vocational training, commonly known as Career Technical Education.Hanna Kang, Orange County Register, 6 Nov. 2024
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And that’s only the beginning of this theme park sage knowledge.Deanne Revel, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 2024
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Ebern Designs 3-Piece Bistro Set The most affordable—and most discounted—option on our list is this three-piece bistro set that comes in more than a dozen colors, including this fun and calming sage green.Brittney Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Polymath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/polymath. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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