1
as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
high scores on this test supposedly demonstrate great intelligence
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2
as in information
a report of recent events or facts not previously known
usually received the latest intelligence about how the war was going
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as in wit
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters
as head of the customer service department, he has handled complaints and disputes with unfailing intelligence and good humor
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Recent Examples of intelligence
Their intelligence shone all the way from the gallows.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Using botanicals applies the intelligence of nature itself to Axiom’s eco-strategy, allowing for successful pest control minus the usual chemical warfare on unintended targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers from Iowa State University are testing new methods to advance the physical intelligence and capabilities of humanoid robots.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Using botanicals applies the intelligence of nature itself to Axiom’s eco-strategy, allowing for successful pest control minus the usual chemical warfare on unintended targets.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Then Vice President Cheney condemned those behind the torture scandal, while at the same time defending water-boarding as a useful means of extracting vital intelligence (many intelligence experts say water-boarding is torture, and its victims will say anything to avoid further abuse).
—Ben Wedeman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2025
Researchers from Iowa State University are testing new methods to advance the physical intelligence and capabilities of humanoid robots.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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His intellect is evident when reviewing his rigorous course load, outstanding ACT scores, and his pursuit of the AP Capstone Diploma.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Nov. 2025
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His intellect and refinement are his most terrifying tools.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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This story has been updated with additional information.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The kind of things that had always worked for Lorne — his wit, his charm — just didn’t land.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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His wit, taste, and irreverent sense of elegance defined the brand and inspired everyone who worked with him.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Filler shots of chauffeurs, champagne and colossal walk-in closets with pristine designer clobber glistening and gleaming from glass shelves centred around trays and trays of priceless jewels assault the viewer’s senses between almost every scene.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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For all the fans’ cries for the team to go all in, there’s still the matter of dollars and sense.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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This is the web version of CEO Daily, a newsletter of must-read global insights from CEOs and industry leaders.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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The study’s insights could help scientists model pollutant persistence and even engineer better cleanup materials inspired by these minerals.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Full info is available on the Snocaps website.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tricky to explain/visualise; additional info to follow, stay tuned.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In an intense Instagram post Thursday, her 44th, the mother of three included various family album style photos over the last few years, plus some words of wisdom.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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And that does come with wisdom, but that also comes with fury.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 2025
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The guys up at Auburn rave about his intelligence, his football acumen and his work ethic.—
Creg Stephenson | cstephenson@al.com,
al,
20 Jan. 2023
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But Lord knows, there’s a mountain of acumen and perspicacity or, in plain terms, good horse sense stored in those minds and souls.—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
8 Jan. 2023
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“Intelligence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intelligence. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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