hyperintellectual

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Recent Examples of hyperintellectual Throughout, her sensitivity and emotional presence soften the hyperintellectual, almost academic quality of her writing. Tiana Reid, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hyperintellectual
Adjective
  • Perhaps that sounds didactic; rest assured that her novels foreground richly specific narratives about individual characters.
    Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 14 Jan. 2025
  • There are several plot holes, extra scenes clearly included just to boost Sheridan's ego, and the dialogue has become overly preachy and didactic—almost as annoying as Aaron Sorkin's mini-sermons in later seasons of The West Wing, which is saying something.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The inspiring leader is a big-picture optimist while the infuriating leader a pedantic pessimist.
    Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The point was not the pedantic collection of information.
    Sheila Heti, The New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Blake is accused of having drifted into high-toned seriousness; Albert, now writing for television, is branded a sellout.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Bright high-toned notes of cherry and strawberry show on the palate with an intriguing texture that hints at a bit of tannin.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • For those outside of the series' 8-12 readership range, the books follow the adventures of Gertrude, Eugenia and Dee-Dee Porch in the snooty town of Antiquarium.
    Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
  • The apple of snooty mom Victoria's (Parker Posey) eye, who works the family finance business with his dad Timothy (Jason Isaacs), party-loving pool cretin Saxon is this season's poster boy for misguided masculinity.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The proud dad even shared John’s grades, showing screenshots of his 100% test scores in business law while shouting out Hill for their son’s scholastic success.
    Avalon Hester, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Golden Triangle administers the scholarships in cooperation with Mount Dora Community Trust. Award considerations include scholastic ability, responsibility toward education, financial need and includes a special emphasis on community service.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The welcoming spirit was undoubtedly the staff of a mosaic of New Yorkers from all generations, each with impressive luxury CVs who were polar opposites of early-Aughts snobbish retail associates—hello Jeffrey's New York—epitomized in an SNL skit.
    Roxanne Robinson, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • But even the most snobbish viewer could see that William Wellman’s The Ox-Bow Incident was no ordinary Western.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Williams’ academic performance, extracurricular leadership, community service learning and essay on the impact of military service on the family earned her the award.
    Lena Miano, Arkansas Online, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Far from being a dry academic text, the book weaves real-world stories, business case studies, and actionable insights to make cultural intelligence accessible to leaders at every level.
    Chris Gallagher, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Incorporate grandiose accents like opulent chandeliers, old-world upholstery, and ornate picture frames.
    Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Nithyananda was also grandiose, linking himself to long religious and royal lineages.
    Mujib Mashal, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2025

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“Hyperintellectual.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hyperintellectual. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.

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