as in sense
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
she's got the gray matter to figure that equation out
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of gray matter
The results revealed significant reductions in gray matter after 10 days of caffeine.
—
New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Prior research has indicated caffeine consumption may be associated with acute reductions in gray matter volume.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
One particular question the researchers wanted to answer was whether the influence of caffeine on gray matter was a result of the drug’s effect on sleep, as it has been shown that sleep deprivation or disruption can lead to acute reductions in gray matter.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Women who experienced greater increases and decreases in these hormones also seemed to experience greater brain changes and recovery of gray matter volume later on.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gray matter
New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Prior research has indicated caffeine consumption may be associated with acute reductions in gray matter volume.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
One particular question the researchers wanted to answer was whether the influence of caffeine on gray matter was a result of the drug’s effect on sleep, as it has been shown that sleep deprivation or disruption can lead to acute reductions in gray matter.
—New Atlas, 11 Feb. 2025
Women who experienced greater increases and decreases in these hormones also seemed to experience greater brain changes and recovery of gray matter volume later on.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for gray matter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gray matter
Noun
-
Drawing inspiration from seaside villas, the light and airy rooms evoke a sense of calm that draws the eye to the panoramic-view windows and terraces.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 June 2025
-
There’s no sense of me and you, us and them, mine and yours.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2025
Noun
-
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched an initial offensive on Friday, targeting Iran's military and intelligence leadership, along with critical nuclear sites.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
-
Israel’s attempt to achieve these highly ambitious goals with an air campaign and sophisticated intelligence networks, but without the deployment of a ground army, has no modern precedent.—
Robert A. Pape,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
Noun
-
A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
-
Yet for all her academic rigor and philanthropic reach, Emily was not above the language of adornment—jewels that, like her, balanced intellect, elegance, and restraint.—
Annie Davidson,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Families send their children to camp for lots of reasons, one being child care.—
Davon Loeb,
Parents,
7 June 2025
-
And both have, for different reasons, chosen to confront the very institutions and leaders that have helped sustain their growth.—
Joel Shulman,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Gray matter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gray%20matter. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share