literate

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Mr. Greenberg, who won a Tony for “Take Me Out,” was among the smartest and most literate playwrights of his generation, certainly wise enough to understand the sturdy strength of Barry’s structure and plotting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Now, women are universally literate and make up a majority of university students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 17, 2026

They say the people of Keeladi were literate, highly-skilled and engaged in trade across the subcontinent and abroad.

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2025

"He realised more people were getting literate, which was then good for publicity," Dave said.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2025

Neither was it because he was more literate than the rest.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston