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
Her intelligence is that vital and exacting, her wit that mischievous, her concerns – feminism, environmentalism, dystopian societies – that urgently relevant.
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Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
It is crewed by more than 30 people, including electronic warfare officers and intelligence operators, according to the Air Force.
—Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Bartiromo brought up a Truth Social post from Trump saying Democrats had leaked intelligence around the Iran strike, to which the president interjected that they should be prosecuted.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
This is embodied intelligence – the idea that some elements of cognition can be outsourced to the body.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
It is crewed by more than 30 people, including electronic warfare officers and intelligence operators, according to the Air Force.
—Ellie Cook
john Feng, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
In an interview with Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo, Bartiromo brought up a Truth Social post from Trump saying Democrats had leaked intelligence around the Iran strike, to which the president interjected that they should be prosecuted.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 June 2025
This is embodied intelligence – the idea that some elements of cognition can be outsourced to the body.
—New Atlas, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
Noun
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Batman, who relied not on superpowers but on his own intellect, was the thinking-man’s superhero.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
11 July 2025
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How does President Trump — who unabashedly likens himself to Napoleon — compare in stature, intellect and commendable achievements?—
W.E. Gutman,
Sun Sentinel,
8 July 2025
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We, in collaboration with our partners, store and/or access information on a user's device, including but not limited to IP addresses, unique identifiers, and browsing data stored in cookies, in order to process personal data.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
11 July 2025
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Forgive them for playing to the swath of the GOP base that wants to believe the government withheld information on Epstein‘s crimes and suicide.—
Debra J. Saunders,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Opening pages show Toews’ characteristic wit and guile squaring off against extraordinary pain.—
Literary Hub
July 1,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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His latest album, 12th of June, released in 2022 on Verve/Forecast, are personal and characterized by Lovett’s singular wit, proving that the lessons of his early Texas singer-songwriter days remain an influence on his songwriting.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
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Those who can surrender a sense of control and stay curious throughout this new journey will feel the most aligned.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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The clothes gave the sense that Jacobs and his team must have had a ball coming up with these creations.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Combat human error with human insight and just enough AI.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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This is also a powerful month for spiritual insight.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
Noun
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For more info: CBS News GAMES: Candy Land, the game that still hits a sweet spot For the last 75 years, generations have taken turns weaving through a rainbow road, surrounded by all things candy.—
David Morgan
July 11,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Tickets for all new shows will go on sale July 11 at 10 a.m. local time with full info available on Heart’s website.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
8 July 2025
Noun
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In over-the-top Cancun fashion, the property boasts a 40,000-square-foot spa, though its deep grounding in the traditional treatments and ancient wisdom of the region gives it purpose and peace.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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As a father, Jonathan seeks to guide his son in the best possible ways, providing wisdom, humor and support whenever needed.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
11 July 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 17 Jul. 2025.
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