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
But artists are often great at subverting expectations, and the Renaissance Society, a beloved arts venue at the University of Chicago known for its brainy exhibitions, has for several years now invited artists to direct its annual benefit, known around town as the RenBen.
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Kirsten, on the other hand, is hard-working, determined and brainy.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 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
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Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Kirsten, on the other hand, is hard-working, determined and brainy.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 14 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for brainy
Adjective
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When the heavy lifting of data synthesis and standard analysis is supported by intelligent systems, workers are free to elevate their thinking.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Accelerating technological innovation Beyond software development, BYD is also investing heavily in the underlying hardware required for intelligent vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s a fine blue line between stupid and clever.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Lane pointed to Adams State’s direct admissions program as a smart intervention that attracts students who might have otherwise overlooked college.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The next generation of commerce may not belong solely to the smartest AI models, but to the companies who are most capable of balancing complexity on the business side, while delivering trust and simplicity on the consumer side.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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The area The property sits in the Anambas archipelago, an 80-minute flight from Batam, an Indonesian island that’s a quick boat ride from Singapore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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In Campbell’s experience, the learning curve for padel is quicker than pickleball.—
Mindy Sink,
Denver Post,
2 June 2026
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The Brazilian defender had been brilliant all match but sends his penalty blazing over the bar.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Opposition player of the season Federico Valverde was brilliant when City were beaten at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League last 16.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Another placard states that, at one point, the driver of the fastest boat in the world lived across from the Sagamore.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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SMRs are usually designed to be mass-produced and shipped to sites for faster and cheaper installation than traditional reactors, which often take over a decade to come online.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Brainy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brainy. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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