1
as in intellectual
much given to learning and thinking
a very cerebral jurist who has given much thought to what makes our nation's constitution work
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2
as in internal
of or relating to the mind
a young man given more to cerebral pursuits than to sporting activities
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Recent Examples of cerebral
According to the Vatican, Francis died of a cerebral stroke that caused a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The songs all fit together, even though some are danceable and some are cerebral and moody.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
His cause of death was revealed to be a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke and heart failure on April 21, a day after Easter Sunday, at the age of 88.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
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Escher Walcott, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
The songs all fit together, even though some are danceable and some are cerebral and moody.
—Frank Digiacomo, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
His cause of death was revealed to be a cerebral stroke that led to a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis died of a cerebral stroke and heart failure on April 21, a day after Easter Sunday, at the age of 88.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
Adjective
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Amodei's warning about AI's acceleration on intellectual tasks shows that static expertise now has a short shelf life.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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While today’s Bottega, previously under Matthieu Blazy, is celebrated for its intellectual tailoring and soft sculpture, the throughline is clear: elevated restraint, bold subtlety, and a commitment to letting the clothes (and craft) speak.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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For a bunch of silly action movies, McQuarrie and Cruise’s read on the post-9/11 intelligence state is surprisingly adroit: The internal and external warring factions are purely self-interested, and corruption is the coin of the realm.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
30 May 2025
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The Dodgers will return serve with internal success stories based mostly on changeups and splitters in Tony Gonsolin, Knack and Yamamoto.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Check The Care Label Duvets can be made from a variety of materials, both in outer shell and inner filling, so your first step before washing should always be to check the tag from the manufacturer for specific care instructions.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Shaving requires removing the end cap of a bat, which can be difficult to do, and shaving down or thinning out the inner wall of the barrel.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The interior salon is open plan, with lots of space and natural light, a design philosophy that carries over into the staterooms.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
28 May 2025
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There was a large hole in the roof of the car and smoke damage on the doors and interior.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Apr. 2025
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Without supervision or regulation, kids can easily stumble upon explicit material, including violent and extremist content, that can lead to mental distress, desensitization and a warped perception of the world around them.—
Richard Wistocki,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Another critical component is psychological safety.—
Aditya Patel,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The difference is that Succession had three-and-a-half seasons before that episode to craft the detailed psychological portraits that rendered its characters’ world-altering actions comprehensible.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
23 May 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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