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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3
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
It has been viewed by some as one of the oddest radio transmissions from afar ever detected, also cited as compelling evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence.
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Leonard David, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Sponsors United, a global sports and entertainment intelligence platform that provides data and insights for marketing partnerships, shared its first NWSL report this year.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The show centers on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), an enigmatic and highly unpredictable former U.S. intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is shattered when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The alliance is intimately involved in building and testing weapons with Ukraine, training its army, and supplying it with intelligence and arms, including ones that can strike deep inside Russian territory.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Leonard David, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Sponsors United, a global sports and entertainment intelligence platform that provides data and insights for marketing partnerships, shared its first NWSL report this year.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The show centers on David Jung (Daniel Dae Kim), an enigmatic and highly unpredictable former U.S. intelligence operative living in South Korea, whose life is shattered when the consequences of an impossible decision from his past come back to haunt him.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
The alliance is intimately involved in building and testing weapons with Ukraine, training its army, and supplying it with intelligence and arms, including ones that can strike deep inside Russian territory.
—Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intelligence
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This makes abundant sense since AGI will be on par with human intellect and presumably available 24/7 anywhere and anyplace.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Imagine if zombies were just humans who their intellect, but are also homicidal maniacs.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
24 July 2025
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Additional information about the crimes King is accused of was not immediately available Wednesday night.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
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This story has been updated to clarify information about the public health director selection process.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
28 Aug. 2025
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Lots of Sneaking, Multiple Perspectives When Resident Evil Requiem debuted at the Summer Game Fest, Capcom emphasized that the new protagonist, FBI agent Grace Ashcroft, must rely on her wits and less on her strength to survive.—
Zackery Cuevas,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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This new play pulses with live music, quick wit, and backstage mayhem, capturing the electric atmosphere of a cultural revolution in the making.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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Still, how easily these customization plays can be integrated with the existing model — one got the sense from the announcement about the four personalities game for the AI replication that many more were not — remains to be seen.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Dena Franks is a hard worker, in the most positive sense.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
20 Aug. 2025
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As the dataset grows, the models get stronger, and stronger models deliver sharper insights.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Here’s more info on the Moses Itauma vs. Dillian Whyte showdown that U.S. viewers can watch on DAZN PPV for $49.99 beginning at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday.—
Josh Katzowitz,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Graham Wilson shared this info for the public: Older cases might be missing PDFs.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Time-traveling romances, space-traveling alien monsters, and celebrities in seriously great shape who want to pass along their wisdom to us normal folk — all this and more await us in this weekend’s friendly neighborhood streaming guide.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The midcentury era has carried over a few polite practices into our present-day routines, offering us easygoing wisdom and lasting insight on modern-day hospitality.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Aug. 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 31 Aug. 2025.
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