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 mental
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
Symptoms in humans can surface weeks after exposure to the disease, and can include cerebral dysfunction, anxiety, insomnia and hydrophobia, the fear of water.
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Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The generic version is still available to cerebral folate deficiency patients, the FDA said.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The third member of the group’s rap line, the cerebral, mysteriously charismatic Suga, isn’t sure there was ever a question.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Last month, the FDA approved its use for cerebral folate deficiency, which is seen in some people with autism.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
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Ricardo Delgado, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
The generic version is still available to cerebral folate deficiency patients, the FDA said.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The third member of the group’s rap line, the cerebral, mysteriously charismatic Suga, isn’t sure there was ever a question.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2026
Last month, the FDA approved its use for cerebral folate deficiency, which is seen in some people with autism.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cerebral
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Such an education feeds their curiosity, safeguards their intellectual humility, and develops their capacity for empathy.—
Steven F. Wilson,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2026
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The pair bonded immediately through an insatiable intellectual exchange — conversations that formed the basis of many of LaSota’s future blog posts — as well as their experiences navigating their respective gender transitions.—
Tessa Stuart,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2026
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The people behind Fire in the Mountains have teamed with the Firekeeper Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to suicide prevention and mental wellness for the Blackfeet Nation community, making the festival’s raison d’être feel more noble than your standard summer shindig.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
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The sheep rise to the occasion and use all the mental mystery-solving skills George and his stories have left behind.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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The 90% problem But aggregate productivity numbers obscure a brutal internal sorting that is already underway inside companies.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The new controversy comes at a moment when the region is already grappling with internal divisions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then, as an adult, Bruce started reading books on somatic therapy and the inner child.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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For as much as her life has changed in the past year, her inner-circle has remained the same, for the most part.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t waste time fishing for your belongings, thanks to the interior pocket divider (which can fit up to a 13-inch laptop) and three slip pockets, your stuff will be neat and organized.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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So losing one of the most disruptive interior D-linemen in the league calls for prioritizing that position in free agency, which continued throughout the spring and summer.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Video game streamers are getting scarier than ever, thanks to a new gaming psychological thriller that adds a new deadly troll to the mix.—
William Earl,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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But the intention is to create a new generation of horror films that draw from the unsettling power, psychological intensity, and cinematic ambition that made J-horror a defining force in global genre filmmaking.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Cerebral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cerebral. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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