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or genii
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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
This country of geniuses may be dominant in a matter of two to three years, Amodei believes, paving the way for major market disruptions.
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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
Luckily, the writers [Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney] are geniuses and so funny.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 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
In Week 1, the Vikings looked like geniuses after McCarthy led a come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Rather than the work of a few solitary geniuses who sparked a scientific revolution, the scientific process evolved from a nuanced gathering of strands from traditions around the world.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Forwards Winnipeg is led by its twin offensive geniuses in Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025
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
Luckily, the writers [Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney] are geniuses and so funny.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 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
In Week 1, the Vikings looked like geniuses after McCarthy led a come-from-behind victory against the Chicago Bears.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 23 Nov. 2025
Rather than the work of a few solitary geniuses who sparked a scientific revolution, the scientific process evolved from a nuanced gathering of strands from traditions around the world.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
Forwards Winnipeg is led by its twin offensive geniuses in Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 19 Nov. 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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The state and national pageants showcase the talents, brains and looks of the woman synonymous with American beauty.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Premier League talents such as Elliot Anderson, Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba will be back on the agenda — with prospects in other countries, such as Ayyoub Bouaddi, sure to attract interest and probable free agents, including Ibrahima Konate, Andy Robertson and Harry Wilson also having suitors.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 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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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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The world features beautifully ethereal landscapes as well as industrial facilities that feel functional and fully realized despite their alien natures.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
2 Dec. 2025
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But on Monday, the French pharma firm reported that clinical trial results showed its experimental oral drug venglustat improved the neurological manifestations of what’s known as type 3 Gaucher disease, which can include poor muscle coordination and cognitive issues.—
Andrew Joseph,
STAT,
2 Feb. 2026
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These sorcerers combat monstrous manifestations of negative human emotion, known as Curses, using a parallel energy source called Cursed Energy.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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But there are plenty of brains in that brain trust, from Spoelstra to Pat Riley to Andy Elisburg to Adam Simon to Eric Amsler to Keith Askins to Nick Arison to Micky Arison.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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More than 90% of the 376 former NFL players’ brains studied were identified as having this degenerative disease, which is strongly associated with dementia.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean crowded restaurants or expensive gifts.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Eskenazis' $40 million contribution for the naming rights of the public health system remains one of the largest philanthropic gifts in the city.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the anything-goes attitude of DIY venue ACS, where Han has performed with local cybergrind artist Supermotel K and Japan’s BBBBBB, has incubated his digital hardcore tendencies.—
James Gui,
Pitchfork,
3 Feb. 2026
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The winter market was not going to be as turbulent as the summer 2025 one had been, but Villa’s tendencies under manager Unai Emery always carry intrigue.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Geniuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/geniuses. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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