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
The Harris front office has quickly modernized, energized and reshaped the Tigers into a brainy baseball operation.
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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
We’re then transported to the monochrome widescreen of the early ’60s, when brainy, awkward PhD hopeful Johannes (looking much less splotchy) is working on his dissertation, traveling by train with his grumpy mentor Dr. Julius Strathen (Hanns Zischler) to a conference at a ski lodge.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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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
We’re then transported to the monochrome widescreen of the early ’60s, when brainy, awkward PhD hopeful Johannes (looking much less splotchy) is working on his dissertation, traveling by train with his grumpy mentor Dr. Julius Strathen (Hanns Zischler) to a conference at a ski lodge.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
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Ultimately, when used thoughtfully, AI can be not only a governance tool but also a catalyst for a more intelligent, inclusive and resilient corporate future.—
Michael Hilb,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now there’s a new high-tech member of that team ready to weigh in on just what Ralph Lauren fashion is as Ask Ralph relaunches Tuesday as an artificially intelligent shopping experience on the brand’s app.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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This can be read as a clever knock on some of the mockumentary-format comedies that followed The Office, often — ahem, Modern Family — failing to provide any actual reason for the doc-style shooting and talking-head interviews.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But poems are cleverer than the people who write them.—
Leila Chatti
September 5,
Literary Hub,
5 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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Herbert’s brilliant response How would Herbert respond to the playoff loss to the Houston Texans last season, in one of the worst games of his career?—
Jesse Newell,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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The leaves turn a vivid, brilliant scarlet-red in the fall.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 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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