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
After Cruise's Ethan Hunt is falsely accused of planting a bomb that nearly obliterates the Kremlin, he is secretly tasked with exposing the real culprit, teaming with fellow agents Jane (Paula Patton) and Benji (Simon Pegg) and an intelligence analyst (Jeremy Renner) on a covert mission.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
Through close interaction with the robots, visitors saw how embodied intelligence powers seamless communication, intelligent guidance, and collaborative capabilities in practical scenarios.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
That has left him to reflect on his role as a member of Congress and as a top member of the intelligence committee — even in more hyperbolic terms.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
All the lawmakers had served in either the military or intelligence community.
Video of a sinking Sept. 2 appeared to show survivors of a first strike clinging to wreckage when hit by a second strike.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Jan. 2026
Through close interaction with the robots, visitors saw how embodied intelligence powers seamless communication, intelligent guidance, and collaborative capabilities in practical scenarios.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Jan. 2026
That has left him to reflect on his role as a member of Congress and as a top member of the intelligence committee — even in more hyperbolic terms.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
All the lawmakers had served in either the military or intelligence community.
Video of a sinking Sept. 2 appeared to show survivors of a first strike clinging to wreckage when hit by a second strike.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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The persecution of Trotsky and the Moscow Trials, which caused a rift in the American left, revealed the weakness of Cowley’s party-line political thinking, just as all his other work demonstrated the scope of his literary intellect.—
Vince Passaro,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Mister Terrific emerges as one of Superman’s smartest anchors, threading intellect through a story preoccupied with power, trust, and what the world expects its heroes to be.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Contact information is usually on the shipping label or the carrier’s website.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
9 Jan. 2026
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In doing so, drivers can ensure their insurer has accurate information, thereby keeping them protected without paying more than necessary.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Throughout history, women have used their talents, skills, and wits to support issues, ideas, entertainment, and communities that are important to them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
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With a sprinkle of '80s nonsensical wit, Splash is an easy-breezy watch that finds its place in the sun by being ridiculously campy while grounding itself in earnestness, thanks to Hanks and Hannah's bewitching lead performances.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Wall Street analysts guide investors with their research and useful insights, but some consistently outperform others with strong, accurate calls.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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Enrolling in the early smartwatch feasibility study gave her new insight.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Tight, info dense, and short, TDS gathers the latest automotive headlines from around the world and puts them in one place.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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Additional details for the Winter Classic against the Mammoth, including ticketing info, date and start time, will be announced later.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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To put all of their life experience and wisdom and trauma and triumph into every song, every performance, every photograph, painting, and sculpture.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That is where a core of ‘seen it all, done it all, got the T-shirt’ veterans come in, guiding the kids through the pitfalls of building a career with the benefit of their experience and wisdom.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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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 26 Jan. 2026.
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