as in proficiency
a highly developed skill in or knowledge of something
he has a movie IQ that is off the charts
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Recent Examples of IQ
Big Laughs For Nikki Glaser’s Monologue Glaser’s opener got huge laughs — and a couple of groans – mostly from the under-50-IQ dig for Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart.
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Although 2025 was his sixth year in college, Wisniewski’s game IQ outweighs any age concerns a team may have.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The automaker also plans to launch in 2028 Level 3 driving technology on the Cadillac Escalade IQ SUV, which starts at close to $130,000.
—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Perchlorate particularly harms infants and children by damaging thyroid function and lowering IQ, with contamination concentrated in the Southwest and East Coast.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 Jan. 2026
Although 2025 was his sixth year in college, Wisniewski’s game IQ outweighs any age concerns a team may have.
—Ty Kaplan, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026
The automaker also plans to launch in 2028 Level 3 driving technology on the Cadillac Escalade IQ SUV, which starts at close to $130,000.
—Breana Noble, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Perchlorate particularly harms infants and children by damaging thyroid function and lowering IQ, with contamination concentrated in the Southwest and East Coast.
—Michael Phillis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for IQ
proficiency
Noun
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Over 600 million children worldwide test below minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Her students have consistently shown growth and proficiency on state exams.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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“IQ.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/IQ. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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