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the part of a person that feels, thinks, perceives, wills, and especially reasons
you'll need the patience of a saint and the cerebrum of a rocket scientist to figure out the solution to this brainteaser
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Recent Examples of cerebrum
While the Danionella cerebrum seems harmless now, the noises alone could be scary when heard in the wild.
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Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
One of the most surprising discoveries noted in the report was Danionella cerebrum, found in southern Myanmar.
—Veronika Perková, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2022
Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
As research into Danionella cerebrum continues, scientists hope to gain deeper insights into the broader principles of animal communication.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The relative size of the bulb is perhaps greater than in any other carnivore, the paper says, but this may just be due to the smallness of the bear’s cerebrum (its central brain).
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 22 June 2023
The cerebrum is the largest, comprising roughly 85 percent of the organ’s total weight.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2023
Much of the growth was in the neocortex, a sublime region of the cerebrum involved in higher cognition and sensory integration.
—Steve Brusatte, Scientific American, 1 June 2022
In addition to the amygdala, areas of the brain important for memory and attention—such as the cerebrum—also have testosterone receptors.
—Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 1 Feb. 2023
According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, a stroke in the left hemisphere of the cerebrum can cause aphasia: difficulty finding the right words or understanding what others are saying, or both.
—Time, 13 Oct. 2022
One of the most surprising discoveries noted in the report was Danionella cerebrum, found in southern Myanmar.
—Veronika Perková, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebrum
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The Bidens lost their son, Beau, to a brain tumor in 2015.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Her premise was simple yet powerful: dyslexia stems from errors in the brain's language processing system.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Theme parks, movies and cars are on his mind in and out of the office.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2025
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The best way to overcome a year of disappointment is, of course, to challenge again, which is precisely the thought on Arteta’s mind.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The brand has cracked the code of the Chinese Gen Z psyche, tapping into their desire for self-expression, community connection and cultural identity.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Her attacker lies dead on the bed, a raven screams accusations, and the rooms are filled with warped mementos from her psyche.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
21 May 2025
Noun
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There's always one shot that leaves a golfer shaking his or her head.—
Mike Hutton,
Post-Tribune,
19 July 2017
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Now, Maineri heads into year 12 with 18 pitchers on his roster, hoping that rising junior Caleb Gilbert and sophomore-to-be Zach Hess will emerge at the top of the pitching rotation.—
John Roach,
NOLA.com,
19 July 2017
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“Cerebrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebrum. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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