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as in genius
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
a child of great intellect as well as artistic talent
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Recent Examples of intellect
Here was an invention no one had asked for, that promised to upend perfectly good industries while further deadening the American intellect and locking in place the political biases of post-Covid Biden-crats.
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Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
The Countess, played with a deft combination of subtle sensuality and intellect by Shereen Ahmed, represents women today too.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
His omnivorous intellect went from one topic to another, exploring them in minute detail.
—Ilan Stavans, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Gabriel has long funneled his capacious intellect and empathy into music.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Caroline Downey, National Review, 27 Mar. 2025
The Countess, played with a deft combination of subtle sensuality and intellect by Shereen Ahmed, represents women today too.
—Joan Michelson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
His omnivorous intellect went from one topic to another, exploring them in minute detail.
—Ilan Stavans, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
Gabriel has long funneled his capacious intellect and empathy into music.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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The driving force behind college pricing is not some evil genius at Harvard or Penn.—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Joseph Phelps was an agricultural visionary, construction genius and excellence seeker who founded his namesake wine brand in the early 1970s.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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His work rate, versatility and football intelligence — regardless of who plays in front of or behind him — are invaluable as the squad gradually understands Amorim’s tactical demands.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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For example, digital intelligence can infer customer perceptions through non-survey channels such as online interactions.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Hashing things out with his tech wizard brother-in-law Maury (a shaggy Guy Pearce), Karsh wonders if ecological protesters or religious groups or competitors are upset with his global expansion plans, which include a lava field in Iceland.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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In a fantastic fairy kingdom, a young outcast named Lala challenges an oppressive wizard to restore harmony between fairies and humans.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2025
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Colts’ draft analysis • Mock draft analysis: Does TE still make the most sense in Round1?—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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In a sense, this ichor functioned like a power source or electricity, circulating through the robot’s bronze limbs and fueling his movements and actions.—
Sofia Giannuzzi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Apr. 2025
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Examination of the brain showed microscopic findings of advanced stage Alzheimer's disease.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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By embracing language learning, individuals can harness the brain's remarkable ability to rewire and strengthen neural connections, leading to enhanced cognitive function and a multitude of benefits.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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April showers bring May flowers—and plenty of reasons to gather around the table.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology would lose $350 million for similar reasons.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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