1
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
Established in 1913 as a Milanese leather goods atelier and reimagined decades later by then-daughter, Miuccia Prada, the brand speaks not just to a woman’s vanity, but to her intellect.
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Does this sound like a trivial use of the human intellect?
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Respected by colleagues and clients alike, Silvia has built a reputation defined by consistency, intellect, and integrity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, Altman is bullish on AI’s potential, saying that even in two years, the wealth of the world’s intellect will live inside data centers, surpassing the intelligence of most humans.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Christina Holevas, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026
Does this sound like a trivial use of the human intellect?
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Respected by colleagues and clients alike, Silvia has built a reputation defined by consistency, intellect, and integrity.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Still, Altman is bullish on AI’s potential, saying that even in two years, the wealth of the world’s intellect will live inside data centers, surpassing the intelligence of most humans.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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My high school basketball coach was, depending on the day, either a motivational genius or a certified madman.—
Mark Glende,
Twin Cities,
27 Mar. 2026
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If Hafley can get all three to meet or exceed their draft-day expectations, the rebuild zooms way ahead of the curve, and Hafley and his staff look like coaching geniuses.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Subsequent congressional investigations concluded both federal and local law enforcement did not sufficiently respond to intelligence reports warning of likely violence that day,.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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And then, again, like just my football intelligence — understanding the game in general.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Potterheads across the globe will instantly recognize Harry’s not-so-homely house on Privet Drive, his cramped excuse of a bedroom and the endless disdain oozing from the young wizard’s unloving aunt and uncle, Petunia and Vernon Dursley.—
Charlotte Reck,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
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A little bit of that football mindset in the sense of you just got to go 1-0 that day.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Welniak has been able to pick her brain about pitching.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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People in their teens and early 20s are considered to be at greater risk for this type of rare but serious bacterial infection called meningococcal group B that can lead to meningitis, an inflammation in the membranes that cover the spinal cord and brain.—
Kathleen Felton,
Washington Post,
25 Mar. 2026
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Lamar said even she was stopped by a sheriff's deputy for no apparent reason, driving a Mercedes Benz with her child in the backseat.—
Cleve R. Wootson Jr. The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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The app also encourages users to write a message to the host during the reservation process about the reason for renting.—
Mary Ramsey
March 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Mar. 2026
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The five-day festival includes an eclectic mix of talks from leading writers, thinkers and speakers.—
Irenie Forshaw,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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Supporters say introductory courses had become too focused on contemporary social-justice frameworks and that the new standards restore an emphasis on classical thinkers, empirical methods and a broader range of perspectives.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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