as in intelligent
having or showing quickness of mind
a brainy student who didn't fit in socially
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Recent Examples of brainy
Language designers are a magnificently brainy bunch, many with a reformist zeal for dislodging the status quo.
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Sheon Han, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
Gibson does tell us that Carter’s greatest accomplishment in a life of prolific writing and scholarship was inspired by her intimate friendship with a brainy young woman, Catherine Talbot, who had written her a fan letter, and then blushed and smiled at her in church.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Redick is an assertively brainy former Duke star who had a decent 15-year career as a three-point specialist for six teams, including the Clippers.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The sentimental Moon enters brainy Aquarius and trines idealistic Jupiter, keeping our heads in the clouds.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024
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Sheon Han, WIRED, 23 Sep. 2024
Gibson does tell us that Carter’s greatest accomplishment in a life of prolific writing and scholarship was inspired by her intimate friendship with a brainy young woman, Catherine Talbot, who had written her a fan letter, and then blushed and smiled at her in church.
—Margaret Talbot, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
Redick is an assertively brainy former Duke star who had a decent 15-year career as a three-point specialist for six teams, including the Clippers.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
The sentimental Moon enters brainy Aquarius and trines idealistic Jupiter, keeping our heads in the clouds.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 27 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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Lucy’s colleagues refer to men like him—tall, handsome, in finance, intelligent, urbane—as unicorns.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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Celebrate intelligent risk-taking, not just polished outcomes.—
Bill Fischer,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Even the cleverest plans leave room for a little improvisation.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Part of the demand is perhaps driven by a clever sales tactic.—
Annette Choi,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of years after mankind is wiped out, a smart buoy (Kristen Stewart) turns on and strikes up a friendship with the last satellite (Steven Yeun) launched into space.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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He’s evaluated everything from TVs and soundbars to smart gadgets and wearables, ...—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The app features guest mode sessions that disappear after use as well as a hidden exit button for quick redirection if an abuser walks into the room.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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From Piggly Wiggly to gas station, deli to sit-down-restaurant, most quick lunch establishments (and the Southerners that lovingly and critically frequent them) take the flavor, texture, and temperature of their chicken salads extremely seriously.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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The fit is brilliant, and the Rockets don’t really lose any of their depth or identity with it.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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However, the 29-year-old righty has been brilliant at Triple-A this season, going 7-0 with a 0.90 ERA over 50 innings (11 games, 9 starts).—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Sudden changes in zoning laws can shift the feel of your neighborhood fast, which might affect both charm and resale value.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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California’s budget is not limitless, and a good program should not be measured by how fast it’s depleted.—
Roger Niello,
HollywoodReporter,
27 June 2025
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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