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
And Maya Sofia Enciso has a quieter, more focused, manspreading energy as the brainy, ambitious and secretive Matt.
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
From directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the sci-fi dramedy follows Ryan Gosling as a brainy school teacher who is sent into space to save the Sun from a cataclysmic blackout.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
But the opportunity to mentor Tien — a rising 20-year-old American with a brainy game and similar background — proved intriguing.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
With tribe immunity at a premium in these early episodes, the targets may well be the players known as brainy schemers rather than brawny athletes.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
From directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the sci-fi dramedy follows Ryan Gosling as a brainy school teacher who is sent into space to save the Sun from a cataclysmic blackout.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 28 Mar. 2026
But the opportunity to mentor Tien — a rising 20-year-old American with a brainy game and similar background — proved intriguing.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
With tribe immunity at a premium in these early episodes, the targets may well be the players known as brainy schemers rather than brawny athletes.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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In a world where intelligent systems can respond to events faster than any human team, reactive leadership loses its edge.—
Rhett Power,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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The device incorporates controllable blades, on-board batteries and intelligent control systems, aimed at optimizing its operation in real conditions of operation on the high seas.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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This is a clever ensemble comedy that premiered at SXSW with Ashley Park, Sherry Cola, Stephanie Hsu, and Sabrina Wu.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But behind the feminist statement and clever subversion, something else happened.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Ladies who lunch at The George cross paths with ladies who launch (startups, that is), men in smart suits are occasionally gala-bound, and creatives on laptops greet locals stopping in for a drink or afternoon tea under the ornate ceilings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Or watch the outdoors from the comfort of your couch with this smart bird feeder that includes a camera and is generously discounted to $20 this weekend.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Airy and breathable, these temperature-regulating pants feature an elastic waistband that’s quick and easy to pull on, and comfortable enough to wear for hours on busy travel days.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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Sharpen the service with a quick in-room tutorial on lights, a/c, curtains, and handy bedside tablet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Classy, elegant, brilliant and beautiful.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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This isn’t to say that the cars Ferrari and even Jaguar were making at the time weren’t brilliant too.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The vessel targets operations close to shore where traditional warships face higher risks from drones, missiles, mines, and fast attack craft.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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If the position has reopened or enough time has passed, reaching back out to these candidates is one of the fastest ways to generate a qualified hiring pipeline.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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