braininess

noun

Definition of braininessnext
as in intelligence

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  1. intelligence
  2. intellect
  3. brilliance
  4. brightness
  5. wit
  6. judgment
  7. sensibility
  8. sagacity
Noun
  • Today, such a contest would be made all the more unpredictable given the complexity and ambiguity of measuring progress toward something so abstract as intelligence.
    Henry A. Kissinger, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
  • The second episode illustrates the scope of the resources and intelligence operation required to identify and attempt to hunt him down.
    Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Sting blends charisma, intellect and sonic sophistication on his tour.
    Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Meaningful work is a magnet for maximizing a leader's effort, intellect, emotional and social intelligence.
    Tony Gambill, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of intellect
Noun
  • For cinematic brilliance, the Samsung 85-inch QN90D 4K QLED TV is now 43% off—bringing stunning visuals and premium gaming features to your living room.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Fallout is the superstar standout; its fellow contenders failed to capture its brilliance (and, of course, the game experience).
    Matt Gardner, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brilliance
Noun
  • Out of the box, in HDR Cinema mode, the Bravia 9 shows a peak brightness of 725 nits with a full-screen white field and a blazing 2,440 nits with an 18% white field.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Cranberry Sauce: Bourbon or Tennessee Whiskey’s Sweetness The tart, fruity brightness of cranberry sauce pairs nicely with a sweeter whiskey that can balance out its zing.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of brightness
Noun
  • With sly wit and improbable empathy, the show simultaneously scrutinizes the arrogance of the traditional medical establishment and the presumptions and false promises of the wellness industry.
    Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Even when her efforts didn’t pay off, the sharpness of her wit and her talent for character building were still rewarding to watch.
    Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • Respect and Empathy: Acknowledge their fears and listen to their concerns without judgment.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • There’s such clouded judgment and no contact with reality.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of judgment
Noun
  • Because of this modernizing impulse, The Day of the Jackal possesses a blended sensibility.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
  • Laura Ashley’s signature aesthetic—marked by iconic floral patterns and a refined British sensibility—has been seamlessly incorporated into Campod’s state-of-the-art caravans.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of sensibility
Noun
  • For decades, Americans believed that the various democratic safeguards rooted in the court system, the media, and civic norms allowed the country to navigate federal-state tensions with sagacity.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 6 Sep. 2022
  • Over the centuries and across cultures, it’s symbolized everything from sagacity to black magic.
    New York Times, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2024
Definition of sagacity
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