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Noun
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The gray matter in our brains as early teenagers is actually the fullest of our lives.—
Kara Alaimo,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026 -
The researchers found that those who passed the exam had an increase in gray matter and enhanced memory.—
Amanda Gardner,
Martha Stewart,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The mix of academic-level intellectualism and gross-out outrageousness fits the mood Riley wants to conjure.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2026
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For the designer, worldliness and intellectualism go hand in hand.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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There’s a mentality problem — that’s highlighted by a pitiful return of just one point out of a possible 24 away from home this season against teams in the top nine.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Brown’s shift in mentality has been evident since the start of spring training.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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In the past year, GUDEA, a behavioral intelligence startup that tracks viral, reputation-harming claims on the internet, flagged two separate bot smear campaigns against Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 May 2026
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Greek authorities gave no further details of the drone, while Greek naval experts said that its features resemble Ukrainian Magura-type craft — a platform developed by Ukraine's intelligence service.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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This seems to be a common initial response of the brain to drugs that can lead to addiction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Collins’ death at age 47, which was announced on May 12, following a monthslong battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer left not only the sports world but also LGBT advocates across the country in mourning.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
13 May 2026
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That wouldn't have made sense if Rodgers weren't on the team.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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What doesn’t make sense is why the same amenity is not available at the airport in West Palm Beach.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Science already confirms what common sense and biology have long indicated, that human life begins at conception.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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A lot had changed since; to many younger people, including Glick’s students, the men’s once radical ideas were common sense.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Edward Busby, whose intellect, IQ and the possible resulting disability were the focus of the argument in his appeals, died when pentobarbital was injected into his body.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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This Penelope matches her husband not just in intellect but in passion.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
12 May 2026
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“Highbrowism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/highbrowism. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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