as in monograph
a written work that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly
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a treatise on capitalism that is standard reading in university economics classes
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Recent Examples of treatise
In the treatise, the author writes that the poem, which pertains to the birth of the gods, should be taken as an allegory rather than literally.
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Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In his treatise, Carr presented a strikingly expansionist view of the FCC, suggesting it be deployed on everything from slowing Chinese AI development to funding Elon Musk’s Starlink.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
In his treatise, Carr presented a strikingly expansionist view of the FCC, suggesting it be deployed on everything from slowing Chinese AI development to funding Elon Musk’s Starlink.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treatise
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Where are the many monographs on green and yellow, the treatises on more esoteric shades like violet or tangerine?—
Amanda Fortini,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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Whereas a book or an article once took the form of a series of pages of text bound together, now digital monographs might include audio clips, video, data visualizations, and more.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
7 May 2025
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This article has been updated with additional information.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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Related article This girl is trying to keep her family alive in Gaza.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
21 May 2025
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Inflammatory conditions in the male reproductive tract are harmful to sperm production and function.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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This vibrant tract features a variety of Colorado and regionally native trees, shrubs, and perennials.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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Fan discourse after defeats is rarely filled with nuance, but Gordon’s display was sharply in focus, against the backdrop of a tough few months.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Today, government anxieties about historical discourse have resurfaced.—
Time,
Time,
20 May 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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This essay is adapted from Jonathan Zittrain’s forthcoming book on humanity simultaneously gaining power and losing control.—
Jonathan L. Zittrain,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Every element, including essays, recommendation letters and extracurriculars, should reinforce the student’s identity and direction and be presented in an authentic, personal voice.—
Heather Wishart-Smith,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But in 2020, COVID arrived in the U.S., shuttering hundreds of research studies.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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“Treatise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treatise. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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