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as in geeks
a person slavishly devoted to intellectual or academic pursuits
was such a nerd in college that she spent Saturday nights at the library
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as in intellectuals
a person with strong intellectual interests
an unlikely romance between a nerd and a campus beauty queen
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Recent Examples of nerds
If a group of AI nerds could get into Mythos – allegedly without malicious intent – imagine the fallout if the next ones to slide through that door were actual criminals.
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Stefanie Schappert, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Today’s books come in all shapes and sizes, with several indie producers creating high-quality products for proud paper nerds.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
All three of us are big music nerds.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
But stereotypes about tiger moms and math nerds aside, education has been central to Asia’s economic rise, making the stakes especially high.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But exhibitors would prefer a hero non-nerds have heard of.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2026, nerds who love storytelling aren’t just consuming and collecting VHS culture.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
That can be a fun academic debate for finance nerds.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Lahm explains Neuer’s ascent (and World Cup ball nerds will love the Jabulani anecdote).
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Stefanie Schappert, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Today’s books come in all shapes and sizes, with several indie producers creating high-quality products for proud paper nerds.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 24 Apr. 2026
All three of us are big music nerds.
—Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
But stereotypes about tiger moms and math nerds aside, education has been central to Asia’s economic rise, making the stakes especially high.
—Catherine Thorbecke, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
But exhibitors would prefer a hero non-nerds have heard of.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2026
In 2026, nerds who love storytelling aren’t just consuming and collecting VHS culture.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026
That can be a fun academic debate for finance nerds.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026
Lahm explains Neuer’s ascent (and World Cup ball nerds will love the Jabulani anecdote).
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nerds
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Such comes with a 12-game win streak and computer numbers that make even the geeks party on Broadway.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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Part sports hangout, part brewpub, The Ram is the sort of wide-net concept that draws families, high school football fans and — back when craft IPAs were cool — even beer geeks.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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In recent weeks, politicians, activists, and intellectuals have published articles and issued statements warning of Cuba’s humanitarian crisis.—
Carlos Manuel Alvarez,
Time,
24 Apr. 2026
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The purchase seems preordained, given that both Gert-Jan and Corinne, like Pascon and Boccara, are lively and curious intellectuals.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Nerds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nerds. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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