as in educated
having or displaying advanced knowledge or education
the columnist's witty and literate comments on current events make her a popular guest on political talk shows
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Recent Examples of literate
This is a period that some people call post-literate.
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Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
The study contributes to the academic field of ethnomathematics, which identifies mathematical knowledge embedded in cultural expression by prehistoric or non-literate communities.
—Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
That digitally literate generation then built world-beating technology companies.
—Oscar Täckström, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Does that mean that people are less literate in general?
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
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Derek Thompson, The Atlantic, 22 Feb. 2026
The study contributes to the academic field of ethnomathematics, which identifies mathematical knowledge embedded in cultural expression by prehistoric or non-literate communities.
—Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
That digitally literate generation then built world-beating technology companies.
—Oscar Täckström, Fortune, 3 Jan. 2026
Does that mean that people are less literate in general?
—Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for literate
Adjective
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Education also plays a role, with more educated women tending to have fewer children.—
Manuela Castro,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Various strands of the opposition—ethnic minorities, leftists, and educated technocrats—appeared determined to block him, even at the price of leaving the regime in place.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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From the scholarly and enlightened to the tough and intimidating, people of all walks of life and cultural backgrounds love a good, thick face of hair.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Likewise, scholarly exchanges are picking up.—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 2026 draft footprint stretched across Point State Park and Acrisure Stadium (still Heinz Field in the hearts of civilized people) and by the end of the weekend, the city had hosted one of the biggest football parties in human history.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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That’s pretty reasonable, civilized even.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Literate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/literate. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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