well-read

Example Sentences

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Bailey chalks this hesitancy up to education, but Motta says it’s not just that, noting that many pet parents today are well-read.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

He is well-read on American history, comparing his own plight to that of the anti-Vietnam War protesters who were arrested for allegedly starting riots at the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

From Salon • Oct. 24, 2024

Mrs Clements described her brother as "a kind man, who was well-read and loved his movies and music."

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2023

Well-loved and well-read copies of the book populate in countless children’s bedrooms.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2023

She was very smart, and extremely well-read, but she wasn’t after intellectual pursuits in the same way the Horner girls were.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman