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 tribe immunity at a premium in these early episodes, the targets may well be the players known as brainy schemers rather than brawny athletes.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Gartside was an excessively tall, handsome, and brainy Welshman who spent his teen years as a member of the local Young Communist League.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The brainy former rapper won an impressive victory in a 2018 contest for the rural NY-19 district.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2026
Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.
—Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
Gartside was an excessively tall, handsome, and brainy Welshman who spent his teen years as a member of the local Young Communist League.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026
The brainy former rapper won an impressive victory in a 2018 contest for the rural NY-19 district.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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Xuechun Wang, a post-doctoral researcher at QMUL, specializes in applying machine learning algorithms to building intelligent sensors.—
Maureen Mackey , Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rats are also highly intelligent.—
Scott Simon,
NPR,
11 Apr. 2026
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Outside of being a clever marketing tactic, the controversy over the movie was also the natural result of a pre-internet time when Faces of Death was more talked about than actually seen.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Apr. 2026
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The clever tuning of the suspension and the steering wheel -- that's what our engineers are incredibly skilled at.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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This smart toaster is designed to evenly toast bagels, bread, waffles and more from edge to edge, delivering a crisp exterior while keeping the inside soft.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Snow fell on and off during the day in Clear Creek County's higher elevations, but at the time of the crash a quick burst of heavy accumulation and strong winds led to dangerously slick road conditions.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Glory has remained a classic for nearly 40 years through its precise, rather brilliant combination of history lesson and Hollywood blockbuster.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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The protagonists in both books are brilliant in very specific ways (Bernadette is a designer), a brilliance focused in a passion that is conveyed through the novel.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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This desktop app provides a faster way to access Lens than opening your browser, and Google's marketing materials show the tool proving useful for someone identifying a piece of classic artwork in a PDF.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
15 Apr. 2026
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Atmos says the rise reflects better detection and faster repairs, not worsening conditions.—
Lexi Salazar,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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