1
as in teacher
a person of deep wisdom or learning
scholars have long debated whether there is ever such a thing as a truly selfless act
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in expert
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
a scholar who is a specialist in the history of ancient Greece
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in student
one who attends a school
a competition for promising young scholars from across the country
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of scholar
But Pollard said the release also is likely to include tapes that will give scholars insight on conversations King had with Jesse Jackson and other associates on their strategies and views on their civil rights movement.
—
Marc Caputo, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Scott first teamed with the FSF last year when three scholars from the fund’s class of 2024 were awarded $10,000 as Cactus Jack Design Ethos Scholars during the FSF’s annual spring event.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Legal scholars warn that a refusal to comply would test the nation's core checks and balances, a system in which the powers of the president, Congress and the courts are designed to prevent any one branch of government from exercising unlimited authority.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
This month, that work is being celebrated by the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the advocacy organization founded by the father of Black History Month, scholar Carter G. Woodson.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholar
Marc Caputo, Axios, 15 Feb. 2025
Scott first teamed with the FSF last year when three scholars from the fund’s class of 2024 were awarded $10,000 as Cactus Jack Design Ethos Scholars during the FSF’s annual spring event.
—Layla Ilchi, WWD, 13 Feb. 2025
Legal scholars warn that a refusal to comply would test the nation's core checks and balances, a system in which the powers of the president, Congress and the courts are designed to prevent any one branch of government from exercising unlimited authority.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
This month, that work is being celebrated by the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the advocacy organization founded by the father of Black History Month, scholar Carter G. Woodson.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for scholar
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholar
Noun
-
Natalia is currently studying for her GED, dreaming of one day becoming a teacher, People reports.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
-
Nearly a year later, in October 2024, the Steubenville teacher and thousands of other pro-lifers (including some of his students) converged on Capitol Square in Columbus for the Ohio March for Life.—
Jack Butler,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Travelers beware: From vacation scams to insurance to personal safety, a few key considerations can make or break a big trip, according to industry experts.—
Gretchen Eichenberg,
Fox News,
27 Feb. 2025
-
The panel of expert judges is led by Newsweek Contributing Editor Marcus Weldon, an AI scientist and former president of Bell Labs.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Besides Oklahoma, rules or bills have been introduced in the legislatures of at least four other states that seek to restrict undocumented children from attending public school for free or require proof of students’ or their parents’ citizenship.—
Gabe Gutierrez,
NBC News,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Barnard declined to discuss the status of the students involved, citing federal law and privacy concerns.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Besides offering up some sage knowledge to the team’s young core, Seth Curry’s presence also assists the Hornets in other ways, with court spacing being right at the very top of the list.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Feb. 2025
-
That includes those that are highly-scented such as rosemary, geraniums, sage, and lavender, says Khan.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Born in New York City, Bongino has a master’s degree in Psychology from Queens College and a master’s in Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Many scientists have a master’s degree in geography or a related field. 8.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Idaho has long ranked last or near last among states in education spending per pupil.—
Becca Savransky,
ProPublica,
11 Feb. 2025
-
Its eye embroidery referenced a symptom of the mysterious elixir Moore’s character takes in the film, which causes her pupils to multiply.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
As former Liverpool defender turned pundit Jamie Carragher said towards last season, his commitment usually is one of the central assets.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
-
Dan Bongino, a former U.S. Secret Service agent who has penned best-selling books, ran unsuccessfully for office and gained fame as a conservative pundit with TV shows and a popular podcast, has been chosen to serve as FBI deputy director.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Artist’s Muse and Sonic Healer: Alice Coltrane, a jazz virtuoso who devoted much of her life to a spiritual journey, is a beacon for today’s artists.—
Sarah Maslin Nir,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
-
Conducted by Ruth Reinhardt, the work featured saxophone virtuoso Steven Banks in his Minnesota Orchestra debut.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
29 Jan. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Scholar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholar. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share