BOOKISHNESS Synonyms: 16 Similar and Opposite Words

bookishness

noun

as in pedantry

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One of the most interesting aspects of the history of pedantry is that evolution of its meaning.

— Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 27 June 2026
Supporters of gender-affirming care say these claims amount to pedantry, as research shows gender-affirming care is associated with improvements in mental health.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 17 June 2026

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Stocks eked out a weekly gain on Friday, as traders weighed fresh in-line core inflation reading and blockbuster earnings report from Nvidia against persistent tensions in the Middle East.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The intermediate time readings aren’t there because they were never captured.

— Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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