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 Burden received more than three dozen scholarship offers and at one point committed to play for Lincoln Riley at Oklahoma. Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025 Since its founding in 1913 at Howard University, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has stood as a vanguard of leadership, scholarship, and public service. Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 July 2025 An athletic outfielder, Allen played three sports in high school, receiving scholarship offers to play quarterback in college. C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 10 July 2025 In June, the Gophers shared with regents their budget crunch includes $15 million in general cost increases via scholarships, compensations, debt service, expanded travel and other items. Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for scholarship
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scholarship
Noun
  • Some adults want their children to develop AI literacy; others see chatbots as a way to indulge young kids’ endless curiosities or engage their creativity.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
  • Notably, technological literacy and creative resilience will outpace coding skills in value by 2030.
    Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
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  • The deal values the club at more than $120 million, a person with knowledge of the terms tells Forbes.
    Brett Knight, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
  • The fracas broke out when a group of youngsters tried to rob an older, more established group that was selling marijuana on the block, according to a police source with knowledge of the case.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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  • With the Panthers continuing to build their culture and locker room chemistry, having four rookies with comparable backgrounds and football educations can’t hurt.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2025
  • Their subjects spanning different centuries covered education, civil rights, innovation, health care, military conflicts and STEAM — science, technology, engineering, art and math.
    Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
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  • Apple spent most of WWDC going over smaller machine learning features, but did not reveal what investors and consumers increasingly want: A sophisticated Siri that can converse fluidly and get stuff done, like making a restaurant reservation.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 4 July 2025
  • Free or low-cost learning resources are widely available to them.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025

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“Scholarship.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scholarship. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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