as in monograph
a written work that discusses a subject carefully and thoroughly
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a treatise on capitalism that is standard reading in university economics classes
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Recent Examples of treatise
The best recent commentaries on Marx’s nineteenth-century treatise register the uncanniness of twenty-first-century capitalism.
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Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In the treatise, the author writes that the poem, which pertains to the birth of the gods, should be taken as an allegory rather than literally.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
In the treatise, the author writes that the poem, which pertains to the birth of the gods, should be taken as an allegory rather than literally.
—Teresa Nowakowski, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Jan. 2025
The movie tries so hard to put forth a sweeping treatise on the paradox of a Black bodybuilder, to be a study of Black masculinity.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2025
Fitzgerald first encountered Kaczynski’s treatise in July 1995, shortly after Kaczynski anonymously mailed the typewritten manuscript to The Times and The Washington Post, demanding its publication in exchange for his promise to stop killing people with package bombs.
—Charles Homans, New York Times, 22 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for treatise
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That’s about working with the academic community to understand their needs and to add primary sources, monographs, and other scholarly books and, most recently, library special collections and archives through JSTOR Digital Stewardship Services.—
Sara Ivry,
JSTOR Daily,
4 June 2025
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Where are the many monographs on green and yellow, the treatises on more esoteric shades like violet or tangerine?—
Amanda Fortini,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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This article has been updated with comments from political leaders.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 June 2025
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Their article argues, quite persuasively, that the pope should renounce his U.S. citizenship — not only to protect his own personal interests, but those of the Vatican itself.—
Robert Goulder,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Inflammatory conditions in the male reproductive tract are harmful to sperm production and function.—
Bill Sullivan,
The Conversation,
28 May 2025
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This vibrant tract features a variety of Colorado and regionally native trees, shrubs, and perennials.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
22 May 2025
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The Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—finding beauty in imperfection, impermanence, and authenticity—has long been a staple of international design discourse.—
Mayer Rus,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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Suddenly, concepts like preventative care and natural wellness leapt from the fringes to the forefront of leadership discourse.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Similar discussions are occurring in more than a dozen states, including Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, Minnesota and Colorado, according to interviews with organizers and recordings of the meetings.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
31 May 2025
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Jack Lang Botafogo Another Brazilian side who have no interest in, and have had no discussions over, signing Ronaldo.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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These essays must be limited to 200 words and cannot be generated by a chatbot, the guidance noted.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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Interspersed with essays that illuminate Pakistan’s geography and culture and the people who make up its complex global story, the book contains numerous recipes that further connect all the dots.—
Kristin L. Wolfe,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Previous studies have indicated that pure-breed cats are more likely to carry the long-type gene. Of the cats in the study, many of the mixed breed felines were former strays, suggesting that rescue cats may be more vocal.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Of the 19 million children, our study found about 3.5 million live with a parent who has multiple substance use disorders.—
Ty Schepis,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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“Treatise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/treatise. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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