as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis
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Recent Examples of brainpower
This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities.
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic are far ahead of the old guard in developing the large language model engines that are needed to provide the digital brainpower for AI chatbots and agents, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude service.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bears are undefeated with loads of brainpower on the sideline and a soft schedule ahead.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Such models have evolved from simple labor arbitrage to outsourced R&D, leveraging the high-quality and scalable brainpower of countries like India.
—Rajat Sharma, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic are far ahead of the old guard in developing the large language model engines that are needed to provide the digital brainpower for AI chatbots and agents, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude service.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bears are undefeated with loads of brainpower on the sideline and a soft schedule ahead.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Such models have evolved from simple labor arbitrage to outsourced R&D, leveraging the high-quality and scalable brainpower of countries like India.
—Rajat Sharma, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainpower
Noun
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Does this sound like a trivial use of the human intellect?—
Paul Keane,
Hartford Courant,
22 Feb. 2026
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Respected by colleagues and clients alike, Silvia has built a reputation defined by consistency, intellect, and integrity.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The platform acts as an intelligence layer that stitches together disparate systems and data within an organization.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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From intelligence, the defense minister said the military knew the kingpin's security detail was heavily armed – outfitted with long arms and rocket launchers – and troops planned for a siege.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Staying here gives you a genuine sense of the city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kamaru’s album, unlike more conventionally soothing strains of ambient music, reflected that thrumming sense of disquiet.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Brainpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainpower. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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