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as in scholarly
marked by or given to showing knowledge in a showy way
The writing was overly complex and pedantic, which made it nearly impossible to understand for anyone but a specialist. The speech was thoroughly researched and well structured, but too pedantic to appeal to a general audience.
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as in boring
causing weariness or lack of interest
I found the author's writing informative but dreadfully pedantic.
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Recent Examples of pedantic
The primary impact was to tournament players and to the pedantic rule grammar police.
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Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Plus, in addition to bringing back master-of-disguise penguin villain Feathers McGraw, the movie features a convincing while never pedantic message about our dependence on technology and the pleasures of doing things by hand.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
So ultimately, the remedy for this problem goes beyond pedantic lessons in medical risk data.
—Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
And Mitchell is perfectly cast in a role seemingly built to suit his usual fussy, pedantic schtick.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Plus, in addition to bringing back master-of-disguise penguin villain Feathers McGraw, the movie features a convincing while never pedantic message about our dependence on technology and the pleasures of doing things by hand.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
So ultimately, the remedy for this problem goes beyond pedantic lessons in medical risk data.
—Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
And Mitchell is perfectly cast in a role seemingly built to suit his usual fussy, pedantic schtick.
—Anne Victoria Clark, Vulture, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pedantic
Adjective
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Articles appear in scholarly journals, and books are published by university presses, only after a rigorous, double-blind review process.—
James T. Kloppenberg,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Her scholarly work includes works on the Constitution, democracy in America and women’s citizenship.—
Imani Cruzen,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Some people assume that longtime married couples are boring, but my husband has never bored me.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2025
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Spectators perceive tennis outfits as plain, boring, rigid or limited to a specific silhouette.—
Ruth Etiesit Samuel,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, fans are more financially literate, and creators are increasingly looking for ways to own and monetize their work without middlemen.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Their neighbors were literate, cultivated, liberal in their politics.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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These guys have been touring for decades, never tiring of playing the hits even while steadily putting out albums full of new material.—
Emily Palmer Heller,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle sustains this tiring play style by deploying a 10-man rotation, allowing his players to stay fresh throughout high-intensity games.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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By freeing physicians from the need to be behind their computers during appointments, these intelligent assistants enable a more personal and engaging interaction with patients.—
Rakhee Langer,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Designing the Future of AI Artificial intelligence is powering a new generation of tools that combine logic with intelligent action.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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The bittersweet result didn’t dull a remarkable career and legacy for Kelly.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
31 May 2025
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But the drama can be very stolid, borderline dull at times.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
Adjective
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The cerebral crowd attended lectures on topics such as the Italian sculptor Bernini.—
Fran Golden,
AFAR Media,
29 May 2025
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With Mercury in its sign of rulership, Gemini, the mercurial effects become strengthened, as the messenger planet is all the more curious, adaptable and savvy when transiting this cerebral Air sign.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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This is, in large part, a refreshing break from the didactic tone of so many crime shows, although Frank does leave some compelling ideas insufficiently examined.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 May 2025
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In the wrong hands, this could be too didactic and clumsy, but it’s deftly executed, and the integration of songs, drama, and dance is seamless—and often stunning.—
Daniel Dylan Wray,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2025
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“Pedantic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pedantic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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