intelligent life

noun

: beings that can learn and understand things
looking for signs of intelligent life on other planets

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The signal, however, is evidence of a colossal magnetic field — not intelligent life. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026 For 16 years, Stratton reportedly investigated UAP and non-human intelligent life on behalf of the federal government. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 There is a lot of intelligent life working within the make-up of flora and much of it occurs in their roots. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026 Then there's the conundrum of non-technological intelligent life in the universe. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for intelligent life

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“Intelligent life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligent%20life. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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