SCHOLAR Synonyms: 134 Similar and Opposite Words

scholar

noun

ˈskä-lər

Definition of scholar

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

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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

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as in student

one who attends a school a competition for promising young scholars from across the country

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Recent Examples of scholar Whether taking leave stripped him of that protection — and whether his latest request to step aside indefinitely would do so again — remains disputed among Mexican legal scholars. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 In Europe, groups of scholars have banded together to investigate allegations of plagiarism. — Roger J. Kreuz, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Previously a Caltech postdoctoral scholar, Hall is now an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of California at Berkeley. — New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026 Faith capital carries its own politics — donors impose conditions, institutions make choices about who deserves help, scholars disagree about what qualifies, and some interpretations are exclusionary toward women. — Alaa Murabit, STAT, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for scholar

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This time the central crime revolves around a severed finger that is sent to the high school, and a mysterious — potentially nefarious — new teacher captivating their children.

— Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026
For example, in 2011 Wisconsin decided that decisions about layoff procedures, class sizes and teacher placements should belong to the employer.

— David Griffith, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

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These experts assign ratings after analyzing a company's financials and ability to consistently pay dividends while also seeking capital appreciation.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
Leading the way in court There are dozens of cases across the country surrounding the legal status of prediction sites, and experts believe the matter will eventually be decided by the Supreme Court.

— Marshall Cohen, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of expert

Noun

The couple's home is near the former San Francisco Art Institute, where prominent sculptor Ralph Stackpole taught for decades — leading Gittelsohn to believe the piece may have a connection to him or one of his students.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Your stories are a great reminder of what sports teaches high school students about life.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of student

Noun

And you’ll be treated to a lush habitat of native plants, including prickly phlox, chaparral yucca, black sage, hollyleaf cherry and Coulter’s Matilija poppy.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
The Bath & Body Works Lavender and Jasmine fragrance, of course, features the floral herb, as well as rosewood and sage, giving it warm, woody, and peppery vibes with a hint of rose.

— Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sage

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— Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
The service got its name from the original Mechanical Turk, an 18th century chess-playing robot that was actually controlled by a human chess master.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of master

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Their children – Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five – are enrolled to start as day pupils at a mixed independent school next month.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Idaho has long ranked last or near last in funding per pupil, and has struggled with a decades-old funding formula that lawmakers and state officials say doesn’t reflect what is happening in classrooms today.

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of pupil

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Putilich | Istock | Getty Images Analysts and pundits in finance have an endless supply of clever, simplistic explanations for complex market movements.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen Henriques, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
After dismantling the Tar Heels 48-14 last year in Chapel Hill, many pundits are expecting a similar result in Ireland.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of pundit

Noun

Stomp-and-holler virtuoso Noah Kahan had to cancel his July appearance at Citi Field when storm clouds threatened.

— Matthew Schneier, Curbed, 27 Aug. 2026
Roy Clark could show up at Felix and Oscar’s New York apartment in The Odd Couple to demonstrate his virtuoso pickin’ skills and be summoned to Burbank to sub in for Johnny Carson as a guest host of The Tonight Show.

— David Kamp, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

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