- plural of syllabus.
syllabi
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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At Tulane, it had been seminars, 50 kids in a session, textbooks and unwavering syllabi.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
Students hesitate before volunteering their opinions in class, while faculty appear more cautious, even including disclaimers in their syllabi.
From Salon ● Sep. 22, 2025
While most of his peers were still swapping syllabi and feeling out new professors, Mahdawi had started his day not in a classroom, but in immigration court—virtually, on Webex.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2025
Professors are fearful, editing their syllabi and watching their speech, as they navigate the boundaries of compliance, Smith said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
I was ready to taste the dining-hall food, memorize the campus map, and conquer whatever syllabi they wanted to throw my way.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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