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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
This meant casting Quinn didn’t only involve finding someone who could balance a devil-may-care attitude with high intellect, but also someone who fit into the familial image and feeling Marvel and Disney were trying to create.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
Sufi stories rely on metaphor, rhythm, repetition, and lyricism, to penetrate not just the cerebral intellect but the intellect of the heart.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For example, business writers, consider copywriter guru Herschell Gordon Lewis’s insight: Emotion outsells intellect.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2025
Sufi stories rely on metaphor, rhythm, repetition, and lyricism, to penetrate not just the cerebral intellect but the intellect of the heart.
—Sonya Rehman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
For example, business writers, consider copywriter guru Herschell Gordon Lewis’s insight: Emotion outsells intellect.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
While the natural traits and intellect of Gates and Allen were crucial for Microsoft’s eventual success, so too was their willingness to learn from an early failure and apply themselves in a new venture.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intellect
Noun
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Dominique Thorne stars as the young genius inventor who is determined to make her mark on the world after witnessing the endless possibilities with her own eyes in Wakanda Forever.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
14 May 2025
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With the full support of the Miles Davis Estate, Miles & Juliette promises to offer an intimate portrait of Davis not just as a musical genius, but as a man transformed by love, culture, and heartbreak.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
13 May 2025
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Leverage sales intelligence tools like LinkedIn Sales Navigator to gather insights.—
Besnik Vrellaku,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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The advisor sees the president first thing in the morning for the daily intelligence briefing and leaves after the president retires for the evening, but remains on call around the clock.—
Arthur House,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
Noun
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The wizard with the task of pulling this off indoors is Al Zaabi.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Sophie sets out to find a way of lifting the curse and goes to the wizard Howl's castle.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
10 May 2025
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The story is like a gentle hug, wrapping you up in a sense of comfort and contentment.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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In that sense, her politics are written into her portfolio.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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Until the brain is fully developed, which happens in the mid-twenties, a person is more sensitive to rewarding experiences and less able to control their impulses, regulate their emotions, and understand the consequences of their actions.—
Ashleigh N. DeLuca,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Oatmeal also contains complex carbohydrates, which are helpful in fueling the brain, cells and muscles, says Bonci.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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During these inspections, travelers may be questioned or their electronic devices looked through as a way to confirm their identity and reasons for being in the U.S.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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At that, Tesla is reportedly sitting on $200 million worth of unsold Cybertruck models that can’t seem to find buyers for reasons that include being involved in multiple recalls, with the latest involving body panels randomly falling off the vehicle.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Intellect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intellect. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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