as in intellect
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
the president's inner circle of advisers just didn't seem to have the brainpower to deal with the crisis
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Recent Examples of brainpower
This session will dive into the basics of brain function, with activities to test your brainpower and an introduction to future career opportunities.
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic are far ahead of the old guard in developing the large language model engines that are needed to provide the digital brainpower for AI chatbots and agents, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude service.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bears are undefeated with loads of brainpower on the sideline and a soft schedule ahead.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Such models have evolved from simple labor arbitrage to outsourced R&D, leveraging the high-quality and scalable brainpower of countries like India.
—Rajat Sharma, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2025
OpenAI and Anthropic are far ahead of the old guard in developing the large language model engines that are needed to provide the digital brainpower for AI chatbots and agents, such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude service.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
The Golden Bears are undefeated with loads of brainpower on the sideline and a soft schedule ahead.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Such models have evolved from simple labor arbitrage to outsourced R&D, leveraging the high-quality and scalable brainpower of countries like India.
—Rajat Sharma, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainpower
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Duncan will recur as Mimir, a cheery fellow from Celtic lands with an expansive intellect, a quick wit and a good head on his shoulders.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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What came to him naturally was his intellect.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Israeli intelligence expert Sima Shein has warned that negotiations narrowly focused on nuclear restrictions could leave Israel exposed.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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The feed was sent directly to Russian intelligence.—
Daria Tarasova-Markina,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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This piece leans into the jewelry aspect of watch-making, exuding a sense of opulence perfect for a night out.—
John Monaco,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
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Although many modern artists have used collage to navigate and interpret the impersonal detritus of mass culture, Canty’s work, with its understated sense of place, is quite different.—
Benjamin Lima
Special Contributor,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Brainpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainpower. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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