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
These are heady ideas, and Silent Friend is certainly a brainy film.
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The brainy humanoid also mastered sorting packages on assembly lines in June.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, plus a sleek, anti-slip design, the P2 Pro is both brainy and easy to use.
—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
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Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2025
The brainy humanoid also mastered sorting packages on assembly lines in June.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
With Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built in, plus a sleek, anti-slip design, the P2 Pro is both brainy and easy to use.
—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
See All Example Sentences for brainy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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Conspiracy theorists claim intelligent aliens might be observing humanity’s weapons capabilities.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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With the excitement and delusion of Humbert Humbert imposing a purple-prose narrative on his pedophilic assumptions, Hank speaks of his former student like a James Dean figure — beautiful, brooding and quietly intelligent.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As in years past, there was plenty of heated debate, some clever campaigning on social media, a last-minute push for votes from A-list significant others and a few races that were neck-and-neck right up until the last ballot was cast.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Marisol Quilt Crafted from 100% cotton, Pottery Barn’s Marisol Quilt is a smart and stylish bedding option for the fall.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Oct. 2025
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Bagsmart Tech Organizer Nothing feels messier than cords tangled at the bottom of your bag mid-travel day, which is why this smart tech organizer never leaves my suitcase.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Need a hearty soup that's quick, tasty, and healthy this season?—
Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
30 Oct. 2025
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This can be a quick way to improve your fiber intake without planning every meal.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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On September 21, 1991, Wright scored a typically brilliant goal in Palace’s 3-2 win at Oldham Athletic, having sprinted from inside his own half.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, Route 100 shines particularly brightest (both literally and figuratively) in the fall, when the trees lining the road light up with brilliant fall colors.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This process needs fast, flexible networks to send and collect results almost instantly.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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As teams are much faster to pull the trigger on an underperforming hire, some will struggle to find competent replacements, and few will find definitive improvement.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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