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erudite

[er-yoo-dahyt, er-oo-] / ˈɛr yʊˌdaɪt, ˈɛr ʊ- /


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Means’s downfall has left Kennedy without a nominee he recently called “the most articulate, eloquent and erudite evangelist” for his movement.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Talent agents are seeking out the internet’s erudite elite, promising marketers access to niche and engaged audiences far from the blast of social media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Mr. Smith is erudite and rigorous but also funny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

Because even his emails are literary, this one was erudite and friendly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Handsome, erudite, and a packet of energy, the Latvian was a crowd-pleaser and the darling of the chess world.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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