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academic

[ak-uh-dem-ik] / ˌæk əˈdɛm ɪk /


NOUN
scholar or university/college teacher
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I focused on tactical advice, like office norms to learn and academic standards to leave behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A student government poll found that most students oppose a cap on A’s, arguing that it would discourage academic exploration and increase stress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Experts have linked excessive screen time to academic, physical and emotional harm, with the research focusing mainly on screen time outside of schoolwork, such as gaming and scrolling through videos and social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

By now, they’ve been bludgeoned nonstop with A.I. promotions across social media, TV, and their own academic departments.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

His bed is messy, like always, and all his academic trophies and honor roll certificates fill up the back wall.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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