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
With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, plus a sleek, anti-slip design, the P2 Pro is both brainy and easy to use.
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The Harris front office has quickly modernized, energized and reshaped the Tigers into a brainy baseball operation.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
That paved the way for huge intellectual developments in the 1600s and 1700s — a very exciting time for brainy Europeans.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Buteau’s special isn’t as brainy, brash or uncouth as others released this year, but there’s a sweetly molten core to her routines, a sense of genuine warmth.
—Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025
The Harris front office has quickly modernized, energized and reshaped the Tigers into a brainy baseball operation.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 15 Feb. 2025
That paved the way for huge intellectual developments in the 1600s and 1700s — a very exciting time for brainy Europeans.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 6 Jan. 2025
Buteau’s special isn’t as brainy, brash or uncouth as others released this year, but there’s a sweetly molten core to her routines, a sense of genuine warmth.
—Melissa Kirsch, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
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For organizations that are serious about modernizing their platforms and adopting AI to drive efficiency and growth, intelligent archiving should be a core part of their digital transformation and data readiness strategies.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Bob was charismatic, intelligent, intense, always interesting— and one of the finest actors ever.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Sep. 2025
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Hacking a pre-Internet console Making this amusing amalgam of past and present technology possible required some clever engineering.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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If so, its still a quick and clever method for styling a bun in a pinch.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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See our review The 2026 Hyundai Palisade is bigger and smarter, just don’t expect more power The six-figure 2025 Lexus LX Hybrid takes full-size luxury to new heights.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Portable smart tire pressure monitors screw onto the valve stem and connect to your phone, offering real-time updates and alerts for slow leaks.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the company stands out by prioritizing culture and vision over quick commissions.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Roberson, leader of the church since 2023, has also opened the doors of the Cathedral from Monday-Saturday for tours, prayers or anyone walking by who needs a quick respite from the Miami heat.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels was also the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year after a brilliant first season.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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My time there was so brilliant.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Blue Cruise functioned well in fast traffic, including a couple of automatic lane changes.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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But most service impressions are shaped by System 1—the fast, intuitive, emotional response.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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