as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
highbrowed readers were not bothered by the novel's lack of a conventional plot
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Adjective
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The backstory: In 1654, these some 7,500 acres of ancient woodlands and meadows were acquired by the aristocratic Clerk family (who still own it today), who quickly set about establishing it as a hub for the aesthetic and intellectual elite of their time.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025 -
These experiences allow students to explore academic interests deeply while developing the intellectual vitality that selective colleges seek in applicants.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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She’s since bounced between crowd-pleasing mainstream fare (Avengers: Infinity War, Ghostbusters: Afterlife) and darker, more cerebral works (Widows, His Three Daughters).—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Read More: Scooby-Doo Live-Action Series Coming To Netflix According to the site, the new slayer is a more cerebral 16-year-old who's described as being more like Alyson Hanigan's Willow than Sarah Michelle Gellar's Buffy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The pick is discounted in three sizes, including rectangular and round styles, and in blue, ivory, gray, and beige — prices start at $90.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The arrests have not only been concentrated at Ivy League, blue state universities but have also hit states such as Alabama with two Republican senators.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
6 Apr. 2025
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Young says the higher butterfat content of cultured butter yields flakier pastries and creamier sauces.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2025
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Turgenev, Conrad and James found something captivating about political revolutionaries who were also well educated, cultured and sensitive.—
Max Chapnick,
The Conversation,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Highbrowed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowed. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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