as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated the historian's new book displays a remarkable level of scholarship

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How does the noun scholarship differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of scholarship are erudition, knowledge, and learning. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

When might erudition be a better fit than scholarship?

The synonyms erudition and scholarship are sometimes interchangeable, but erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

Where would knowledge be a reasonable alternative to scholarship?

Although the words knowledge and scholarship have much in common, knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

When is learning a more appropriate choice than scholarship?

The words learning and scholarship are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

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Recent Examples of scholarship Yes, Keisha gets into Howard on a full-ride scholarship. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 May 2025 The Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce awarded $4,000 in scholarships to five high school students at its Lauren Brown Memorial Scholarship Awards Luncheon on April 24. Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025 Franklin went from walk-on to scholarship at Florida State. Pete Sampson, New York Times, 2 May 2025 Bringing Down the Duke Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women) $18 $10 Amazon Set in 19th-century England, the story follows the daughter of a poor vicar whose scholarship to the University of Oxford hinges on her support for the women’s suffrage movement. Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for scholarship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarship
Noun
  • Student and faculty literacy also must be prioritized.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • The community’s services will include mental health, medical, substance use, financial literacy, domestic violence support and more, Pedro said.
    Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2025
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  • That local knowledge, coupled with Shein’s supply chain agility, has been the magic bullet behind Musera’s growth.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
  • Pegasus is able to remotely infect user’s devices without their knowledge.
    Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
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  • Larger conversations about race, education and preparation are imperative.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • The Academies also encourage education and research and attempt to increase public understanding about science, engineering, and medicine.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Noun
  • Children facing emotional or behavioral challenges at this stage may struggle to build healthy peer relationships, which can affect their learning and self-esteem.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
  • Georgia Tech has responded by introducing a Bachelor of Science in Computational Data Science, replacing calculus-heavy curricula with coursework in data visualization and machine learning applications.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

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“Scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarship. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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