braininess

Definition of braininessnext

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Noun
  • Shipping intelligence data provider Kpler estimates around 12 million barrels of crude oil to have passed through the strait since the war started.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
  • During the 1980s Iran-Iraq War, the United States actively supported Saddam Hussein — providing intelligence and diplomatic cover even as Iraq deployed chemical weapons against Iranian soldiers and civilians.
    Letters to the Editor, Oc Register, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At its core, reading a physical book, particularly a novel, connotes more than just taste, intellect, or even a desire to pass your time in a more productive way than doomscrolling.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
  • That effect, in Anderson’s succinct terms, is one of pleasure or displeasure—both are embedded in an experience as much of the body as the intellect.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The Pixel Watch blends style and smartness in a way most wearables miss.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The part that celebrates their humanity, their brilliance, and their potential—all bound up together in ours.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Kimi Antonelli, who debuted with Mercedes last year at age 18, showed flashes of brilliance — and inconsistency — last season.
    Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • This architecture preserves brightness while simplifying alignment requirements.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Finally, Parmesan and thyme add brightness and warmth.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Gavalas was a normal guy, Edelson said – a golfer, a funny person with a sarcastic wit, a video gamer.
    Brittany Wallman Updated March 4, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The trailer opens with Hal jumping out of a moving car, leaving John flying off a cliff, relying on his quick wits and Green Lantern powers to save himself.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Set realistic expectations for the space and use your judgment regarding whether or not to remove the stump.
    Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Kamlager-Dove said Noem’s lack of a direct answer raised concerns about her having an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate and showed a lack of judgment in national security decisions.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Unfortunately, that visual sensibility is still tied to some rather cheap-looking CGI, and that’s not even getting into the god-awful script and characterizations.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026
  • There’s always a different kind of energy in this fashion capital, with showgoers and street-style stars alike bring an effortlessly chic sensibility to the city’s winding arrondissements.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Braininess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/braininess. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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