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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
Though an unabashedly liberal Democrat, Hart commanded respect from lawmakers of both parties for his intellect, decency and grit.
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Allen attended Pacific Lutheran High School in Gardena, California, where he was known for his inquisitiveness and intellect, a former volleyball teammate told NBC News.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The appreciation for Massie’s intellect crosses party lines.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
As one of the nation’s most consequential legal thinkers and scholars, Heather Gerken has long directed her fierce intellect toward defending free and fair elections, a strong civic architecture, and the rule of law.
—Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Allen attended Pacific Lutheran High School in Gardena, California, where he was known for his inquisitiveness and intellect, a former volleyball teammate told NBC News.
—Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
The appreciation for Massie’s intellect crosses party lines.
—Russell Berman, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026
As one of the nation’s most consequential legal thinkers and scholars, Heather Gerken has long directed her fierce intellect toward defending free and fair elections, a strong civic architecture, and the rule of law.
—Elizabeth Alexander, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
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Think space-saving packing solutions, genius tech that keeps your devices alive when outlets are scarce, and comfort items that make economy feel a little more bearable.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2026
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Then there’s Reid, who is understood to be an offensive genius and has become the fourth-winningest coach in NFL history in large part because of his ability to adapt … But whose offense increasingly has felt somewhere between stale and predictable.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Charles is expected to talk about the defense, intelligence and security ties the countries have shared for decades.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Belarus’ presidential press service said the negotiations had involved intelligence services from seven countries.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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The books also followed Harry on his mission to stop Lord Voldemort, a dark wizard who killed his parents and wants to rule both the wizard and Muggle (non-magical) world.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
1 May 2026
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Sure, young wizard Harry Potter and his pals, Hermione and Ron, can use their magical skills to defeat the forces of evil.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep the conversation moving, and let flexibility strengthen your position and perspective while maintaining your sense of balance and fairness.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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While the work’s English title might indicate a sense of amusement or distraction, the Chinese title is an idiom that refers to being caught in a dilemma, like a boat that has left one shore but has not yet reached the other.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Why robots struggled before this AI brain Robots have lacked usable training data for physical tasks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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New randomized trials are finally testing what the powder actually does in female bodies, including during perimenopause and menopause, when muscle, bone and brain function all shift at once.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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The assassination attempt failed — and Hinckley was arrested, tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity in 1982.—
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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McCollum’s line was one of the biggest reasons the game never got complicated.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Trojan War was the foundational story of the Greeks, who are the foundational thinkers of the West, and the Gospels are the foundational moral ethos of the West.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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But whereas leftist thinkers starting with Marx saw the liberal ideal as totally discredited, a mere camouflage for capitalist power, Habermas kept faith with the utopian potential of liberalism.—
Adam Kirsch,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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