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
One study found that aged garlic had protective effects against neurodegenerative disorders, including cerebral ischemia (insufficient blood flow to the brain) and Alzheimer's disease.10
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Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Denver is anchored by Nikola Jokic — an incredibly cerebral, yet somewhat slow-footed center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
But these cerebral dispatches realize their audience often experiences the work communally and tends to enjoy it most when accompanied by flowing synths and insistent drums.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Expect subversion, something a little weird, traditional craft turned cerebral.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 9 June 2025
Denver is anchored by Nikola Jokic — an incredibly cerebral, yet somewhat slow-footed center.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
But these cerebral dispatches realize their audience often experiences the work communally and tends to enjoy it most when accompanied by flowing synths and insistent drums.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Expect subversion, something a little weird, traditional craft turned cerebral.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Jesse Watters and Kellyanne Conway, who are to intellectual discourse what Kryptonite is to Superman's powers, weighed in on Fox News, of course.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
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Curiosity is what sharpens our intellectual powers, and keeps us mentally active well into our golden years.—
Anthony Fredericks,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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How Ford Might Address Issues To tackle these quality and cost challenges, Ford is intensifying its focus on internal testing and product validation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Her experience reflects an agency with spotty internal communication.—
Juwayriah Wright,
Time,
15 July 2025
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The teen may feel invisible, unheard or powerless in other areas of life, and their eating disorder may become a way to express that inner turmoil without saying much.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But for each of these artists, there are countless others who lack the inner resources needed to be away so long from their friends and family—not to say, their material—and for whom exile is arid and sterile.—
Aatish Taseer,
Time,
15 July 2025
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While the weather alert is in effect, the National Weather Services recommends residents move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for their safety.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
12 July 2025
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The sporty purse has multiple interior and exterior pockets for organization and easy access, and can be worn across your hips or chest, similar to the flagship Everywhere Belt Bag.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 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
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This means recognizing the interconnectedness of conflict, poverty, environmental degradation and psychological well-being.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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While psoriatic arthritis is a chronic condition with no cure, there are strategies to help manage both its physical and psychological challenges.—
Chloe Castleberry,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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