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as in genius
a very smart person
one of the finest intellects of our time
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as in intelligence
the ability to learn and understand or to deal with problems
a child of great intellect as well as artistic talent
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Recent Examples of intellect
A lot of Isaacman's intellect and thought on these issues was evident in the podcast.
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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
The series also explored the dynamic between the young intellect and his older brother, Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 May 2025
To Update Or Stop Using Browser AGI is AI that is considered on par with human intellect and can seemingly match our intelligence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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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
The series also explored the dynamic between the young intellect and his older brother, Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan).
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 18 May 2025
To Update Or Stop Using Browser AGI is AI that is considered on par with human intellect and can seemingly match our intelligence.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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In fact, that’s what the new book, The Download, is about—how to access intuition and the genius zone and rewire your brain for miracles.—
Sara Connell,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The auction marks a culmination to decades of genius, tragedy, and restorative justice.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
18 June 2025
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An official with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence told ABC News that Gabbard has been working closely with Trump, Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and other national security officials to share regular intelligence updates.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
17 June 2025
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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
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Dressed in wizard garb, Sartain introduced B-movies and performed comedy skits under the show name The Uncanny Film Festival and Camp Meeting.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
20 June 2025
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On a recent afternoon, comedic magician Justin Willman sits in a plush, burgundy velvet chair fit for a wizard, soaking in the gravitas of a place known for carrying sacred magic texts signed by Harry Houdini.—
Nate Jackson,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2025
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There is not an American President—Bill Clinton, George H. W. or George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Joe Biden, or Donald Trump—who has dealt with Netanyahu and not, sooner or later, come away with a lingering sense of resentment.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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The writers and creators tried to play down that side and ramp up Lucy’s sense of agency.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Everton midfielder Hayley Ladd is the brains of the operation now, while Liverpool counterpart Ceri Holland has become a reliable source of goals and energy.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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Some researchers have reported that ibogaine may be able to help repair areas of the brain by increasing levels of molecules called trophic factors that encourage brain cells to foster new connections, said Kratter, the Stanford researcher.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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In Virginia, Democratic turnout rose even without much of a reason to vote.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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This rise in great white shark sightings off Cape Cod is due to a few reasons.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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