INTELLECT Synonyms: 125 Similar and Opposite Words

intellect

noun

ˈin-tə-ˌlekt

Definition of intellect

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 Toni Collette is phenomenal as Christie’s beloved detective, capturing both her sharp intellect and her understanding of human nature. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 July 2026 But he’s also never been daunted by her intellect or her artistry. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 July 2026 Recognizing her extraordinary intellect, the Wheatley family educated her, and by age 20 her poetry had earned publication in London. — Robin Follman, Oc Register, 4 July 2026 The event, now in its 27th year and held at the Kennedy Center, toasted Maher’s intellect, his broad range of interests, interviewing finesse and loyalty to his audience among other features. — Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for intellect

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Noun

McCollough thought Watts was a comedic genius, and the pair shared a similar sense of humor, establishing their own bits and improvisational riffs.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
And so in this parable then, as far as like when we are impressed by something seemingly genius that AI is doing, what is our lesson?

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of genius

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An Israeli military source told CNN the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had gathered intelligence on Turkey’s plans to deploy personnel, drones and air-defense systems at the site.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
The dissident, Siamak Tadayon Tahmasbi, had been accused by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence of directing terrorist plots tied to Israeli intelligence.

— Cora Engelbrecht, New Yorker, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of intelligence

Noun

And for all the Padres’ successes under private equity wizard Peter Seidler, his biggest bet went bust, the ‘23 Padres missing the playoffs despite his approving MLB’s third-highest payroll.

— Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
He a notoriously vain, boastful and fame-obsessed wizard well versed in Memory Charms who is recruited by Dumbledore as Professor of Defence Against the Dark Arts at Hogwarts.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026

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In its evaluation, the committee cited the film’s polished craftsmanship and the clarity of its directorial vision, pointing to the tone and mise-en-scène that sustain a sense of pressure throughout the story.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
To channel this sense of joyful minimalism, pair a bold color with playful accents, rich textures, and meaningful décor that brings personality to the space without overwhelming it.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

According to health officials, exposure to rabies can also happen when a person touches a bat's saliva or brain tissue or wakes up with one in their bedroom.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
An 8-year-old has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba believed to have been encountered while swimming in a lake near her home, her family and health officials said.

— Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of brain

Noun

Requiring personnel to document a legitimate law-enforcement reason and associated case number before conducting a license-plate search.

— Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The intense interest in the case is one reason why her lawyers are pushing for a retrial – the town was so crowded that at one stage jury members shared a hotel with the prosecution team and an informant.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of reason

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Did the person who edited Albert Einstein’s April 1950 article on his general theory of relativity enjoy a philosophical chat with the revolutionary thinker?

— Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026
As Hythlodaeus remarks, the political thinkers of the time would dismiss the whole thing as nonsense.

— Carline Tromp, The Dial, 18 Aug. 2026

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