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as in wizards
a very smart person
the 16-year-old college graduate was considered to be a genius
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as in talents
a special and usually inborn ability
had a genius for remembering long strings of numbers had a genius for saying the wrong thing, no matter what the social situation
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as in aptitudes
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
a genius for gambling over his head
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as in natures
the set of qualities that makes a person, a group of people, or a thing different from others
putting the needs of the individual before those of society is alien to the genius of the Japanese people
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as in manifestations
a visible representation of something abstract (as a quality)
the giant tortoise would seem to be the very genius of the unfathomable ancientness that one associates with the Galápagos Islands
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Recent Examples of geniuses
Collaborative relationships are ignored, the impact of women and other minority partners dismissed, all in the interest of tidy legacies, strong sales and lone geniuses.
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Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
History is littered with no shortage of geniuses and incredibly successful people who probably followed that mantra completely, from Napoleon to Henry Ford to you name it.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
But as artificial general intelligence (AGI) came into view—the idea of a transformatively powerful technology that could surpass human geniuses at most tasks—Hunter-Torricke grew convinced industry executives weren’t girding for the level of disruption the technology would bring.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Cleaners that Only Serve One Function Cleaning product manufacturers are geniuses at marketing generic formulas as products for niche items.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
This country of geniuses may be dominant in a matter of two to three years, Amodei believes, paving the way for major market disruptions.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The full class spans genres and features modern geniuses who are making it in early alongside stalwarts of the industry who have scored hits over the course of decades.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
In some history books, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are known as the two college dropouts-turned-geniuses who founded the Apple Computer Company in 1976.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Save the Children was founded by a visionary and her spirit has been carried on by the geniuses of logistics bringing help in the most challenging places and the fierce leaders that shine a bright light in challenging times.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Lori Waxman, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
History is littered with no shortage of geniuses and incredibly successful people who probably followed that mantra completely, from Napoleon to Henry Ford to you name it.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Feb. 2026
But as artificial general intelligence (AGI) came into view—the idea of a transformatively powerful technology that could surpass human geniuses at most tasks—Hunter-Torricke grew convinced industry executives weren’t girding for the level of disruption the technology would bring.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
Cleaners that Only Serve One Function Cleaning product manufacturers are geniuses at marketing generic formulas as products for niche items.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
This country of geniuses may be dominant in a matter of two to three years, Amodei believes, paving the way for major market disruptions.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The full class spans genres and features modern geniuses who are making it in early alongside stalwarts of the industry who have scored hits over the course of decades.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
In some history books, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak are known as the two college dropouts-turned-geniuses who founded the Apple Computer Company in 1976.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2025
Save the Children was founded by a visionary and her spirit has been carried on by the geniuses of logistics bringing help in the most challenging places and the fierce leaders that shine a bright light in challenging times.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for geniuses
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Only the best of the bat-to-ball wizards can build a career in the majors.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Everything culminates in a climactic scene in the Shrieking Shack, where the truth about the two Animagi (wizards who can turn into animals) is revealed, plus Sirius Black (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) comes clean as a friend of Harry’s parents who can also turn into a black dog.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2026
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Documentary Festival’s industry arm, Agora, which runs parallel to the fest’s 28th edition, has stayed true to its core principles, providing a platform for both emerging and established talents while offering a welcome space for voices to be heard.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shelley spawned the entire genre of modern science fiction; today’s talents often feel like remix artists.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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This model reflects Japan’s long-standing corporate culture, which prioritizes new hires for their general potential—their aptitudes and aspirations, as opposed to their current skill sets or university majors—and then trains them on the job.—
GRACIA LIU-FARRER,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Nov. 2025
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More money is apt to make homeschooling worse and far less tailored to the individual student and their interests and aptitudes by encouraging parents to substitute pricey group programs for the requisite effort of individualized instruction.—
Marie Sapirie,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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But Lau wonders whether Horses will be able to avoid conflict, due to their inherent independent natures.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Hval’s restless melodies and at-times Proustian lyrics trail cigarette smoke or the fragrance of roses toward litanies of memory, all the while deconstructing the very natures of stage performance, recording technology, and digital existence.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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An equally strong argument could be made that the dementia was the real cause because his actions are manifestations of his condition.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Feb. 2026
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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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Can the same approach work to rewire the brains of teenagers who have grown up with tech and ultraprocessed foods?—
Alicia Garceau,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2026
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For the big brains at Pixar, always up for a conceptual challenge, interspecies communication is not a given to be embraced but a problem to be solved.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
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Perfect for the birthdays or any celebration, these gifts capture the wonder and nostalgia that only Disney can deliver.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One of her weirdest gifts to rock & roll culture has turned out to be one of her most enduring — a T-shirt.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2026
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Shirley Jackson had four kids and dirty hair, plus psychic tendencies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Mar. 2026
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But organizing systems that align with your natural tendencies — rather than fighting them — are easier to maintain over time.—
Julianna Chen,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Geniuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geniuses. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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