SCHOLASTIC Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

scholastic

adjective

skə-ˈla-stik

Definition of scholastic

as in educational

of or relating to schooling or learning especially at an advanced level a college that gives a higher priority to scholastic endeavors than to athletic pursuits

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Recent Examples of scholastic When not identified early, this can potentially derail a student’s scholastic trajectory from the very first days of school. — Sherri Helvie, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026 The showcase has generated more than 5,100 scholarships and $164 million in scholastic aid since its inception. — Jon Poorman, Houston Chronicle, 31 Jan. 2026 Her work — rooted in teaching, scholastic research and mentoring — is continually focused on advancing social, racial and economic equity in secondary education classrooms. — Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2026 But the behavior that needs correcting in this era of billion-dollar-a-year TV contracts and other accelerant revenues is that of shopaholic college administrators, whose expenditures have become so untethered from any scholastic purpose. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 20 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scholastic

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The decision severely hampered local planning for America’s 250th anniversary, disrupting history projects, museums and educational programs nationwide.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
This column is designed to be educational and informational only and should not be interpreted as medical advice.

— Joy Harden Bradford, AJC.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of educational

Adjective

Both public school districts continue to outperform the state of Florida average testing marks for most academic subject and skill tests.

— Austin Horn July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Using basic academic terminology would place grants at risk of rejection or termination on political grounds.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026

Definition of academic

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He was honored as a Distinguished Fellow by the same organization for his scholarly contributions to the field of regional science, according to his obituary.

— Chase Jordan July 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
Miami Circle gets historic recognition Carr and other experts, with the support of Ryan Wheeler, then the state’s chief of archaeology, built a case that gradually came to mainstream scientific and scholarly acceptance.

— Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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