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
The 48-year-old can bring intellect and fire to the bench.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Her work includes the development of unique courses and the introduction of programs that engage students’ intellect and imagination.
—Jennifer Pierce, USA Today, 7 May 2025
It’s used to shame assertiveness, to downplay intellect, to rewrite history.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
The musician is a walking satire of downtown presumptions—and his ferocious intellect turns out to be all business, too.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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This genius utensil is heat-resistant and sharp enough to cut through even the thickest layers of dough and cheese.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 May 2025
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This is this trilogy of games by this genius of a director, Fumito Ueda.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
25 May 2025
Noun
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According to a new assessment from no fewer than 11 countries’ intelligence agencies, the hacker group has been targeting a broad array of technology and logistics firms involved in providing aid to Ukraine.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The group is a terrorist organization made up of operatives, spies and intelligence officials from agencies around the world who want to create a new world order.—
Keith Langston,
People.com,
24 May 2025
Noun
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Its decision to open a theme park in Abu Dhabi was the driving force behind the rapprochement and the wizards who helped that happen work for Miral, the leading leisure operator in the Middle East.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Sandra Oh and more, the new Smurfs will follow the residents of Smurf Village banding together to rescue Papa Smurf after he is captured by an evil wizard.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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According to sources, Shell did float the idea about dropping the 10 PM hour with CBS executives but that was put to rest after he was presented with detailed arguments — and data — why programming the time slot makes financial sense for the network.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The Bidens lost their son, Beau, to a brain tumor in 2015.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The lack of oxygen to his brain caused irreversible damage and left him in a coma.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Early reactions to the live-action remake note the film's inclusion of iconic original moments as a key reason for its success.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The reality is that Kevin Durant prioritizes being on the court (75 games two seasons ago) and the only reason his game total was down to 62 this past season was because the Suns shut him down.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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