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 brainy former rapper won an impressive victory in a 2018 contest for the rural NY-19 district.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mulier is more of a brainy man.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Deutch is as twinkly as ever, but the breakout is Ben Wang as an ambitious CAA receptionist, the brainy Scarecrow of the group.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The blend of brainy and base is typical Wallace.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
Mulier is more of a brainy man.
—Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Deutch is as twinkly as ever, but the breakout is Ben Wang as an ambitious CAA receptionist, the brainy Scarecrow of the group.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
The blend of brainy and base is typical Wallace.
—Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for brainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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An early version of the show was first staged in Seoul in 2015, seven years before the rollout of ChatGPT and the ensuing AI doomsday alarm that platform sparked about the rise of hyper-intelligent robots.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Manta Ray, which is known to be highly intelligent and the largest ray in the ocean, topped a popular vote two years ago to become Florida State College at Jacksonville's new mascot.—
Beth Reese Cravey,
Florida Times-Union,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Each clever trap lands with festive flair, proving that Windsor’s women really run the show.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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Career conversations ask for calm leadership as the vibrant Sun embraces clever Mercury in your 10th House of Respect, invigorating you with ambitious potential.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And Tucker is really not smart enough to understand that.—
Will Steakin,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The crowd is a smart mix of stylists, hoteliers, shop owners, restaurateurs, students, tastemakers, and creative directors, alongside the usual magazine editors, museum curators, artists, and gallerists.—
Katherine McGrath,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The veteran forward, re-acquired by the Panthers at the NHL trade deadline on Friday, made a quick impression in his first game back in South Florida with a goal and assist in Florida’s 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday at Amerant Bank Arena.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was probably struck amid a quick succession of bombs dropped on the compound.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That said, head to the area in late fall, as the surrounding oak and hickory trees put on a brilliant show.—
Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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Henshall is a hoot as the tortured inspector, though the series has recently taken on a new dimension with the addition of Ashley Jensen (so brilliant in Ricky Gervais’ Hollywood satire, Extras) as the formidable DI Ruth Calder.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The foundation of San Diego’s fast start has been an organized, increasingly authoritative defensive spine led by Christopher McVey, Manu Duah and Kieran Sargeant.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Online records show that Kayumi's parents have owned and worked at multiple Popeyes fast food locations, including in Philadelphia, Brooklyn and Atlantic City.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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